Colombians Abroad Transfer Round-up

By: Lugo | July 27th, 2009

Not too many confirmed moves to list but there’s been some activity before the beginning of the Copa Mustang next weekend. (Later i’ll come up with the moves of the Colombian Teams) Here are the most important transfers and some rumors:

Juan Guillermo Cuadrado from Medellín to Udinese:
The italians have been quite interested in Colombian football after their great discovery of Christian Zapata have now nailed the player who seems perfect to become Camilo Zuñiga’s understudy at right wing (see below). Altough his transfer smells a little as a case of “too early to leave”, the kid is tenacious and under the right guidance he can explode and become something remarkable. Udinese are also after hot prospect Wilson Cuero, an u-17 national teamer from Millonarios.

Camilo Zuñiga from Siena to Napoli.

The most recognized and improved Colombian abroad at the moment, Zuñiga is a beast in the right wing and i’m certainly glad that the world is realizing that. Hopefully Lavezzi will still be around and the Napolitans have a competitive squad to match Zuñiga’s quality.

Fabián Vargas from Boca to Almería.

Vargas was quick to jump ship after his contract with the Xeneizes after seeing how the Ribera outfit brought back Alfio Basile, a coach who permanently benched him (or more like vanished him) during his first tenure. It will be interesting to see how Vargas links up with Almería boss Hugo Sanchez who apparently made his signing a personal request. A clear example of taking the last train to Europe. Hopefully one for the long run.

Jonathan Estrada from Millonarios to Real Sociedad.

A deal which could be scuppered according to last minute reports, but if it goes trough it opens again the door for Colombians in this team (now in La Segunda) which had many clients in the past such as Victor Bonilla, John Viafara and Edwin Congo, with mixed results among them.

Aquivaldo Mosquera from Sevilla to América (Mex.)

Aquivaldo didn’t exactly become a fan favorite during his stance at Sanchez Pizjuán and I’m sure many will write off this move as the confirmation of him as an European failure. But Aquivaldo has been written off before and went on to become the rock solid leader of Pachuca’s defence. I expect good things from him in a league where he already excelled.

Brayan Angulo to Deportivo La Coruña

One of those that came out of nowhere and having nothing to do with Colombian football. But this 19-year-old has big shoes to fill as he could be the replacement for Filipe Luis, the next Barca signing for the left back position. <— Update. Angulo will now compete with Filipe, as he won’t go to Barça.

****UPDATE****

Abel Aguilar to Zaragoza

The present and future of Colombian D-mids continues his successful Spanish spell now in the Primera División. A logical development for a player who always demonstrated having what it takes to face big challenges. He will be in a league competing directly with Fabián Vargas, and that competition might well end up being for a starting spot in the NT.

Radamel Falcao García to Porto

A coup for the dragons after the Benfica rumor was loud and clear enough. But the Oporto outfit simplt outbid their Lisbon rivals for the signing of one of the most coveted properties of the South American Market. It was expected that he would link-up with another Colombian up front, but…

Wason Rentería to At. Mineiro

Despite having a breakthrough loan season at Sporting Braga, Wason ended being shipped back to Brazil as Porto plans for replacing Lisandro López seem to include more players than just Falcao. Still Brazil is known territory for Wason so his progress won’t be stopped.

Expect more updates….