Santiago Arias is being considered by Atlético Nacional due to his limited playing time at Bahía in Brazil. The club is looking for a high-profile player to strengthen their squad. Journalist John Eric Gómez reported that Arias is a possibility for Atlético Nacional for the Liga Colombiana II-2025. Arias is open to returning to Colombian football. Currently, Transfermarkt estimates his market value at 2.00 million euros.