César Luis Merlo reported that negotiations between Atlético Nacional and Toronto FC concluded successfully. Pilar Velásquez reported that Emilio Aristizábal is traveling to the United States. The transfer is a one-year loan with a purchase option, and the contract signing is contingent upon the completion of medical examinations and immigration procedures.

According to journalist Pilar Velásquez, Emilio Aristizábal would have tempting offers from international football, apparently from MLS in the United States, and that would make a return to Atlético Nacional not his priority.