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Simon Garcia Transfer from Atlético Nacional to Rio Ave
Simón García, a 21-year-old Colombian central defender, has joined Rio Ave from Atlético Nacional. The acquisition cost is 2.3 million euros for 75% of the player's sporting rights, and he will travel to Portugal in the coming hours. Journalist Pipe Sierra reported the transfer, which A BOLA confirmed.
Simón García, a 21-year-old Colombian central defender, has joined Rio Ave from Atlético Nacional. The acquisition cost is 2.3 million euros for 75% of the player's sporting rights, and he will travel to Portugal in the coming hours. Journalist Pipe Sierra reported the transfer, which A BOLA confirmed.
Simón García, a 21-year-old Colombian defender at Atlético Nacional, will join the Portuguese club Rio Ave, marking his first transfer to European football. An agreement was reached with the Marinakis Group, which owns Rio Ave, Olympiacos, and Nottingham Forest. For a fee of approximately 2.3 million euros, Rio Ave will acquire 75% of the defender’s economic rights. Atlético Nacional, the club where García developed, will keep the remaining 25% of his rights. The player was scheduled to travel to Portugal on Wednesday night to complete medical examinations and other final procedures before the transfer is officially finalized. García has 22 caps for the Colombia U20 team. He joined Atlético Nacional in January 2024 and has a contract valid until the end of 2026. This season, he has made 18 domestic league appearances and scored two goals. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated at €1.20m.
Simón García, a 21-year-old Colombian defender at Atlético Nacional, will join the Portuguese club Rio Ave, marking his first transfer to European football. An agreement was reached with the Marinakis Group, which owns Rio Ave, Olympiacos, and Nottingham Forest. For a fee of approximately 2.3 million euros, Rio Ave will acquire 75% of the defender’s economic rights. Atlético Nacional, the club where García developed, will keep the remaining 25% of his rights. The player was scheduled to travel to Portugal on Wednesday night to complete medical examinations and other final procedures before the transfer is officially finalized. García has 22 caps for the Colombia U20 team. He joined Atlético Nacional in January 2024 and has a contract valid until the end of 2026. This season, he has made 18 domestic league appearances and scored two goals. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated at €1.20m.
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