Orenburg announced the transfer of John Palacios, a 26-year-old Colombian central defender. Transfermarkt values the player's market value at €200,000. The press service of Orenburg stated that John Palacios is in FC Orenburg and that their club has been strengthened by the 26-year-old central defender from Colombia. The press service also stated that throughout his career, John played in his home country for local clubs: Leones Itagui, America de Cali, Deportivo Pereira, Inter de Bogota, and Independiente Medellin. Additionally, the press service stated that they welcome and wish good luck to the player, who is the first Colombian in the history of Orenburg.