Atlético Nacional is still looking for reinforcements to change its face after a very weak first semester and, for now, it only has Edwin Cardona as the only face of the squad renewal while waiting for what could be new hires such as Jorman Campuzano or David Ospina. Dairon Asprilla was one of the supposed players that the Medellín team was interested in, but Phil Nevile, Portland coach, He was categorical when he responded on the subject.
Rumors grew quickly and there was even talk that it was almost closed. Dairon Asprilla, 32, was one of those targeted by Verdolaga to expand their offensive zone. Nevile did not hesitate when he brought up the subject and flatly denied that this is possible.
“Dairon is a very important player for Portland, he has been here for eight years and is a legend of the club. The MLS transfer window is closed and it is impossible to do so. Dairon wants to play and he did a lot this year with me. It is important for the squad. On Saturday it is possible that he will start. He has to focus on Portland now. For me that news is not important because now transfers cannot be made,” Nevile argued confidently at a press conference.
While the market continues to move, Nacional for now only presented Cardona and already knows that Ospina would be free as of July. Campuzano is also a reality that could materialize in the coming days when Boca Juniors ends its participation in the semester on June 14. Juan Manuel Zapata is also heading to strengthen the team and his announcement would be forthcoming.
