With the recent title of the Atlético Bucaramanga in the BetPlay League, The teams that did not qualify for the final or the quadrangulars have begun to prepare for the preseason with an eye toward improving their results in the second half of the year.
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Among them, the Once Caldas, which under the direction of Hernán Darío ‘Arriero’ Herrera, The team has begun its work with the aim of improving on its performance from the previous semester. Once Caldas had a remarkable performance in the first semester, reaching the semifinals for the first time in five years. However, in the quadrangulars, the team fell flat and could not come close to fighting for a place in the final.
For the next semester, Once Caldas is determined to regain its prominence in the BetPlay League. With a base of young and experienced players, the team has worked hard in the transfer market to strengthen its squad.
For example, it has been revealed that Once Caldas is very close to signing a player with a past in the United States MLS. According to information from journalist Pipe Sierra, through his X account, Once Caldas and América de Cali are close to reaching an agreement for Michel Barrios, a 33-year-old player with experience in international football. Barrios, known for his speed and ability to break through the wings, could be a key piece in the offensive scheme of ‘Arriero’ Herrera.
Barrios will be joined by another forward, one who comes from foreign football and who already has experience in Colombia.
The foreign striker who arrives at the Once
In addition to neighborhoodsthe digital media PasionBlanca11, specialized in news of Once Caldas, has revealed that the center forward who is close to being signed for the team is Jesus Hernandez, a 31-year-old Venezuelan.
Hernández, who was in Envigado FC in 2022 where he played 42 games and scored 14 goals, He has proven to be an effective striker with a good goal-scoring instinct. His most recent club was Deportivo Táchira, a team with which he played 6 matches and scored one goal.
Hernández’s arrival is not a total surprise for Once Caldas fans, since a couple of semesters ago he was very close to signing for the team, but the negotiation did not materialize and he ended up going to Envigado. However, Hernández has finally arrived for the second semester, and it is expected that he will be a good complement in attack for Dayro Moreno, who last semester was the team’s top scorer with 11 goals.
With these additions, Once Caldas is looking to strengthen its attack and ensure that the team has more offensive options. Dayro Moreno, despite his experience and goal-scoring ability, cannot carry the entire weight of the attack. The arrival of Hernández and possibly Barrios will give the team greater depth and variety up front.
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The transfer market panorama in Colombia is very active, and teams are looking to strengthen themselves in the best way possible. Once Caldas is no exception, and with these new hires, they hope to not only improve their performance in the BetPlay League, but also aspire to compete in international tournaments. The team’s fans have high expectations for the next semester and are confident that they will‘Arriero’ Herrera could lead Once Caldas back to the top spots in Colombian football.
