{"id":240199,"date":"2026-07-21T21:49:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T21:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/live-colombian-football-transfer-market-arrivals-departures-and-rumors-from-betplay-league-clubs-today-july-21\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T21:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T21:49:15","slug":"live-colombian-football-transfer-market-arrivals-departures-and-rumors-from-betplay-league-clubs-today-july-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/live-colombian-football-transfer-market-arrivals-departures-and-rumors-from-betplay-league-clubs-today-july-21\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE &#8211; Colombian Football Transfer Market: Arrivals, Departures, and Rumors from BetPlay League Clubs Today, July 21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"article-subheadline text-align-center article-subheadline-live-blogging\">The player pool in Colombian soccer will be open until at least two weeks after the start of the second semester in the first division championship<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p class=\"sharebar-article-date\">Jul 21, 2026 04:43 pm EST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><figcaption>Stiven Barreiro would be the last signing of Millonarios for the BetPlay II-2026 League.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p>Welcome to the minute-by-minute coverage of the transfer market in Colombian professional football, as anticipation builds before the Colombia Cup kicks off and just days before the BetPlay Dimayor II-2026 League begins.<\/p>\n<p>This season is critical for many clubs as they look to strengthen their squads in hopes of achieving their respective goals. Let&#8217;s break down the most significant transfers and rumors from today.<\/p>\n<h3>C\u00facuta Eyes Carlos Bacca<\/h3>\n<p>C\u00facuta Deportivo is aiming to bolster its attacking line with the potential signing of legendary forward Carlos Bacca. Reports indicate that there is a verbal agreement in place between C\u00facuta and Bacca; however, terms with his current club, Junior de Barranquilla, must be resolved before any official announcement can be made.<\/p>\n<h3>New Beginnings at Atl\u00e9tico Nacional<\/h3>\n<p>Under new management by Lucas Gonz\u00e1lez, Atl\u00e9tico Nacional is looking to make a mark. Gonz\u00e1lez is set to debut with a fresh lineup against Tigres in the BetPlay Cup. Notably, Edwin Cardona is expected to play as a &#8220;false 9,&#8221; a role that could change the dynamics of the Nacional offense drastically.<\/p>\n<h3>Nacional Pursues Jes\u00fas Rivas<\/h3>\n<p>With Lucas Gonz\u00e1lez at the helm, Atl\u00e9tico Nacional expressed interest in Jes\u00fas Rivas and has reportedly submitted a second offer to Junior de Barranquilla. The situation remains fluid, with fans eagerly awaiting a response from Junior in the coming days.<\/p>\n<h3>David Ospina&#8217;s Move to Mexico<\/h3>\n<p>Veteran goalkeeper David Ospina has found a new home, signing with Atlante FC in Mexico. He expressed excitement about this new chapter in his career, committing to a contract that will last until mid-2027.<\/p>\n<h3>Samuel Mart\u00ednez Joins Liverpool<\/h3>\n<p>In a significant move for Colombian football, 17-year-old attacker Samuel Mart\u00ednez has signed with Liverpool. The former Atl\u00e9tico Nacional player, who impressed during the recent U-17 South American Championship, will join the LFC Academy for the 2027-28 season, marking a promising step in his career.<\/p>\n<h3>Stiven Barreiro&#8217;s Medical Exams at Millonarios<\/h3>\n<p>Millonarios FC is set to announce Stiven Barreiro as their new central defender. He is scheduled to undergo medical examinations in Bogot\u00e1 within the next two days, following which his contract will be finalized.<\/p>\n<h3>Darwin Machis Departs Am\u00e9rica de Cali<\/h3>\n<p>Venezuelan international Darwin Machis is officially leaving Am\u00e9rica de Cali to join Carabobo. The forward had a discreet season with the team, contributing with assists but failing to find the net.<\/p>\n<h3>Dimayor&#8217;s YouTube Broadcast Initiative<\/h3>\n<p>The Major Division of Colombian Football (Dimayor) announced that some matches from the BetPlay Cup 2026 will be streamed for free on the Win Sports YouTube channel, making it more accessible to fans.<\/p>\n<h2>Registrations and Departures in BetPlay Dimayor II-2026 League<\/h2>\n<h3>Llaneros FC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Erik Bodencer, Jhonier Blanco, Brian Ben\u00edtez, Kevin Caicedo, Miguel Ortega.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Daniel Qui\u00f1ones, Juan Castilla, Joel Contreras, Yorleys Mena.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Deportivo Pereira<\/h3>\n<p>No confirmed news.<\/p>\n<h3>Sports Tolima<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Lucas Gonz\u00e1lez (DT), Juan Pablo Nieto, Juan Pablo Torres.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Sebasti\u00e1n Oliveros (DT), Miguel Ortega, Jorge Hurtado, Luis S\u00e1nchez.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Junior FC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> No confirmed news.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Francisco Fydriszewski, Pablo Ortiz.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sports Cali<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Marco Esp\u00edndola, Miguel S\u00e1nchez, and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Kalazan Su\u00e1rez, Edwin Velasco, Leyser Chaverra, Nicol\u00e1s Benedetti, Jos\u00e9 Moya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Jaguares FC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Jhonier Viveros and several others.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Jerson Malag\u00f3n, Andr\u00e9s Alfonso, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bogot\u00e1 International<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Dereck Moncada, Kalazan Su\u00e1rez, Ian Poveda.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Cristian D\u00e1jome, Miguel Pern\u00eda, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cali America<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Jorge Soto, Darwin Machis, and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Luis Qui\u00f1ones, Brayan C\u00f3rdoba, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Atl\u00e9tico Nacional<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> David Ospina, Juan Bauza, and others.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Lucas Gonz\u00e1lez (DT), Yeicar Perlaza, Franco Armani.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Golden Eagles<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Juan David Ni\u00f1o (DT), Jorge Rivaldo, and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Flavio Robatto (DT), and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Independiente Santa Fe<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Edwin Mosquera, Yeicar Perlaza.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Kevin Balanta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Independent Medell\u00edn<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Alejandro Restrepo (DT), Jos\u00e9 Ortiz, and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Luis Amaranto Perea (DT), Joaqu\u00edn Varela, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Deportivo Pasto<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Jos\u00e9 Bernal, Wilson Morelo, and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Jorge Obreg\u00f3n, Joyce Ossa, and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Alianza FC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Carlos Lucumi.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Leyner Palacios, Israel Alba, and Deinner Qui\u00f1ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fortaleza FC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Sebasti\u00e1n Oliveros (DT), and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Jhonier Blanco, Diego Arias (DT), and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Millonarios FC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Beckham Castro, Diego Novoa, Alex Castro, and others.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Daniel Ruiz, Francisco Chaverra, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Atl\u00e9tico Bucaramanga<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Leonel \u00c1lvarez (DT), J\u00e9fferson Mena, and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Pablo Peirano (DT), \u00d3mar Albornoz, and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Once Caldas<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Deinner Qui\u00f1ones, Kevin Cuesta, and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Andr\u00e9s Correa, Juan Pablo Nieto, and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>C\u00facuta Deportivo<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Departures:<\/b> Brayan C\u00f3rdoba, \u00d3mar Albornoz.<\/li>\n<li><b>Arrivals:<\/b> Marlon Carabal\u00ed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The player pool in Colombian soccer will be open until at least two weeks after the start of the second semester in the first division championship Jul 21, 2026 04:43 pm EST Stiven Barreiro would be the last signing of Millonarios for the BetPlay II-2026 League. 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