The news of the signing of Radamel Falcao García for Millonarios FC. has generated great expectations in the world of Colombian football. Since his return was confirmed, fans have been eager to see the “Tiger” in action, and they do not want to miss the striker’s debut match.
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The transaction was closed for a sum of $500,000, plus additional bonuses if the team manages to qualify for the 2025 Copa Libertadores. This agreement has generated a wave of expectations not only among Millonarios followers, but also among fans of other teams, who hope to see the forward in action in the BetPlay League.
Millonarios wants to have a competitive team for the second half of the year, especially after the failure in the Copa Libertadores, where they finished last in their group without winning a single match. To do this, they are looking to create a great team around Falcao and they want to keep the roster and reinforce it with key players.
However, this week there was news that worried the blue fans, given that a big team from Bolivia, which is qualified for the Copa Libertadores, sounded out a key player for Alberto Gamero’s team.
The player they are looking for from Bolivia
Bolívar de La Paz, who will play against Flamengo In the round of 16 of the Libertadores, he asked about the availability of Leonardo Castro, who last semester, despite his injuries, played 17 games between the League and the Cup, scoring 13 goals and providing two assists, very important figures.
The option seems attractive for Castro since Bolívar was the team that easily eliminated Millonarios in the Libertadores group stage and will play the final stages. Castro, 29, has established himself as one of the most lethal forwards in Colombian soccer, and his possible departure for Bolívar would represent a great opportunity to play in decisive instances of a continental tournament.
However, Julián Capera, a journalist specialized in the transfer market for Colombian players, gave some reassurance for the blue fans: “Bolívar sounded out Leonardo Castro as a replacement for Francisco Da Costa. Millonarios is not interested in negotiating his departure and is counting on him as an important piece for this season.”
Millonarios’ refusal to let Castro go shows the importance the striker has in the team’s plans. Alberto Gamero, the technical director, considers Castro a fundamental piece in his offensive scheme, especially now that Falcao García has joined the team. With Falcao and Castro together in attack, Millonarios could have one of the most fearsome duos in Colombian football, capable of fighting for the top spots in the BetPlay League and seeking a better participation in international tournaments.
The blue directors have made it clear that they are not willing to weaken their squad just when they have the opportunity to build a team around Falcao. The arrival of “Tigre” has revitalized the hopes of fansand keeping players like Leonardo Castro is essential for those hopes to become a reality.
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The transfer market is not over yet, and although Bolívar’s intention to take Castro could represent a temptationMillonarios seems determined to maintain the stability and competitiveness of its squad. Fans can rest easy, at least for now, knowing that their team is doing everything possible to retain its best players and build a promising future.
