According to ESPN, Athletico has signed Colombian forward Kerwin Vargas from Charlotte FC of the United States. The deal will cost around 8 million dollars, between a fixed fee and variables, which is almost R$41 million at the current exchange rate. Vargas, one of the main standouts in Major League Soccer in recent seasons, has a contract with Furacão valid until 2030.

Charlotte FC's 24-year-old Colombian winger, Kerwin Vargas, is attracting interest from Athletico Paranaense, Sao Paulo, and Boca Juniors. The MLS club values the attacker at approximately 5 million dollars and will only allow a departure for an offer that meets their valuation. His contract extends until 2027 with an option for 2028, and a transfer in the current window is considered a possibility.