Although in recent weeks he was sounded as a possible reinforcement for Atlético Nacional, Éder Álvarez Balanta would have his arrival at another great of Colombian football directed. According to César Luis Merlo, an expert in the transfer market, The midfielder – who can also play as a central defender – is one step away from América de Cali.
The Colombian, a free agent since he finished his time at Bruges in Belgium at the beginning of June, would sign for two years with the Valle del Cauca team. There would already be an agreement between both parties and only details would be missing to make the player’s incorporation official.
“América de Cali reached a verbal agreement and Èder Álvarez Balanta will play there. The lawyers are already cross-checking documents and, once everything has been discussed, he will sign a contract until June 2026. #DoneDeal,” said Merlo, who had previously reported advanced negotiations between the club and the midfielder.
If he signed for America, Balanta would have his first experience in Colombia, pDuring his career he passed through River Plate in Argentina, Basel in Switzerland, Schalke 04 in Germany and Bruges.It is worth remembering that, although he has not played in the top category of the FPC, he does have experience in the national team, and even played in the 2014 World Cup under the direction of José Pékerman.
Was Balanta close to Nacional?
Once his departure from Belgium was confirmed, Álvarez Balanta’s name appeared on Atlético Nacional’s radar. However, the economic part would have been an impediment to his signing and shortly after, The president of the Antioquia club himself, Sebastián Arango, practically ruled out the operation.
“We have looked for (Éder) Álvarez Balanta, we would love to have himbut his sporting and personal moment means that he does not have Nacional as a priority and we see him as distant,” were the words of the Verdolaga leader.
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