Necaxa has signed 21-year-old Colombian midfielder Juan Pablo 'Tatay' Torres from Atlético Nacional ahead of the Apertura 2026 season. In his home country, Torres is regarded as a midfielder with high potential and is expected to bring dynamism and creativity to the team. The player signed a three-year contract that includes an option to extend for another year based on performance and club goals. Torres was owned by Atlético Nacional but recently played for Deportes Tolima on loan to gain experience and continue his development. During the 2025/2026 season in the Colombian top flight, Torres made 18 appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.50m.