After leaving Gremio due to a lack of playing time, 33-year-old Colombian defensive midfielder Gustavo Cuéllar has agreed to return to Deportivo Cali for the Liga BetPlay 2026. Despite receiving interest from the MLS and approaches from América, Cuéllar was persuaded by an appealing offer from Cali, as he was unwilling to play for their rivals. The club's management made a significant financial effort to convince the player to rejoin the team that trained him as a professional. The deal is nearly complete, with only a few details and the pending medical examinations remaining before the contract can be signed. If the transfer is finalized, it will mark Cuéllar's return to Colombian football after a 12-year period abroad. The player has 24 caps and 1 goal for Colombia, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €1.80m.