Rumors connecting 33-year-old Colombian attacking midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero with Millonarios grew after his wish to leave River Plate was revealed, because he reportedly does not feel he is a priority for coach Eduardo Coudet. The speculation about Millonarios was supported by the known close relationship between the player and Gustavo Serpa, a representative of the club's majority shareholders. Quintero has also been linked with clubs in Brazil, Mexico, and the United States, as well as a potential return to Junior or Independiente Medellín. However, Millonarios' director deportivo, Ariel Michaloutsos, stated that the player was never part of the club's transfer planning. Michaloutsos also stated that the club had not made an inquiry for Quintero and that it is not making new signings, with the current focus being on player departures. The Colombian international has earned 53 caps and scored 6 goals for his country. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €1.80m.