National Athletic is going through a period of renewal after a disappointing first half of the year. After the elimination in the BetPlay League 2024-I and a poor performance in the Copa Libertadores, the team led by Pablo Repetto is undergoing a restructuring process with the aim of once again competing for titles in the next semester.
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The expectations of the fans and the board were not met, and for this reason a different strategy has been proposed for the second half of the year. With an eye on strengthening its squad, Atlético Nacional has already confirmed several important signings. Edwin Cardona, David Ospina, William Tesillo, Andres Sarmiento and Juan Manuel Zapata These are some of the names that will join the Antioquia team for next season.
However, the club is still searching for more top-level reinforcements to ensure competitive performance. One of the names that has been heard strongly is Roger Martínez, Racing Club striker. The Paisa team has already presented a formal offer to sign the attacker. However, according to ‘Diario Olé’, Racing would be looking to retain Martínez until the end of the year, thus complicating the negotiations.
Given this situation, Atlético Nacional has prepared a plan B and has set its sights on a Renowned Argentine player who even played in the 2018 World Cup in Russia with the Albiceleste.
Atlético Nacional’s plan B
Is about Eduardo ‘Toto’ Salvio. According to journalist Pilar Velásquez, an expert in Colombian football signings, especially for Antioquian teams, Salvio is on the list of the Paisa team if Roger Martínez’s arrival does not come to fruition.
Salvio, 33, is an experienced player with an outstanding career in European and South American clubs. He has played for teams such as Benfica, Atlético de Madrid and Boca Juniors, and has been part of the Argentine National Team process. He was called up for the 2018 World Cup by Jorge Sampaoli and played as a winger-midfielder in the first two games of the tournament. After the defeat against Croatia, he was not part of the team that would be eliminated in the round of 16 by France.
The arrival of Salvio would represent a significant reinforcement for Atlético Nacional, not only for his experience and quality, but also for his leadership ability on and off the field. His versatility to play various offensive positions and his ability to create scoring plays would be a great addition to the team.
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The renewal process that Atlético Nacional is undergoing is an effort to leave behind the poor results and restore the confidence of its fans. The incorporation of high-level players is a sign of the club’s ambitions for the next semester. The arrival of figures such as Salvio could make a difference in the team’s performance and help achieve the objectives set by the board and the coaching staff.
