The search for the "number nine" that the Verdolaga fans have longed for has come to an end with a name that generates immediate excitement. Cristian "Chicho" Arango is on the verge of wearing the Atlético Nacional jersey, following a definitive agreement for his departure from the San Jose Earthquakes of the MLS. This operation, managed with absolute secrecy by Gustavo Fermani over the past two months, becomes the club's most important move to finalize their squad in 2026.
The Feeling Over Money
At 30 years old, Arango decided to prioritize his desire to play for the team he loves over more tempting financial offers from international football. The transfer will be finalized as a one-year loan with a fee, and will include a purchase option at the end of the term. The forward, who has shone brightly in U.S. football, arrives to provide the goal-scoring ability and leadership necessary for Sebastián Arango's project to compete for the Liga BetPlay title.
The Closing of a "Top" Roster
With the arrival of the Antioquian attacker, Atlético Nacional fulfills its promise to incorporate a heavyweight center forward before the end of the week. The duo he will form with Alfredo Morelos promises to be one of the most lethal on the continent, consolidating what the management has described as a top-level roster. Arango is expected to arrive in Medellín in the coming hours to undergo medical exams and immediately join the training sessions in Guarne under the guidance of the coaching staff.
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