Monaguillo, mascot of Independiente Santa Fe, present in the capital classic.
Photo: Mauricio Alvarado Lozada
This Friday morning, Santa Fe made official its new players who will reinforce Colombia’s first champion for the BetPlay Cup and the BetPlay League.
After the departure of important names such as Christian Marrugo, Fabián Sambueza, José Manuel Aja and Ever Valencia, the red-haired club made a significant financial effort and has presented, for the moment, six players.
The first of them is goalkeeper Andrés Mosquera Marmolejo, who arrives from Independiente Medellín, recent runner-up in Colombian soccer. During the season, the goalkeeper played 29 games between the League, Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana.
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Bow assured 🔥 for the First Champion 🇮🇩!
Andrés Mosquera Marmolejo is more than ready for his season with León 🦁. pic.twitter.com/i1Wwxq6aLG
— Independent Santa Fe (@SantaFe) December 22, 2023
The second reinforcement was the Argentine Marcelo Ortíz. According to the lion, he is “a versatile player, right back and also has ability as a center back.” He arrives from Atlético Tucumán and has been at Boca Juniors and Rosario Central.
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Marcelo Ortíz 🇦🇷 joins the defense of León 🦁.
Versatile player, he is a right back and also has ability as a center back.
He comes from Atlético Tucumán and has passed through Boca Unidos and Rosario Central. pic.twitter.com/sqaENOjkFi
— Independent Santa Fe (@SantaFe) December 22, 2023
The third reinforcement is Daniel Moreno. A right winger, who comes from Deportivo Pasto and has been in Alianza Petrolera, Alianza, Junior, Tolima and Barranquilla FC, where he trained.
Far right ⚡!
Daniel Moreno comes from Deportivo Pasto and adds to his career Alianza, Junior, Tolima and Barranquilla FC, where he trained. pic.twitter.com/nFRWDKiNJF
— Independent Santa Fe (@SantaFe) December 22, 2023
The fourth reinforcement was Daniel Torres, who returned to the cardinal after his time at Independiente Medellín. The midfielder was one of the most outstanding in the team that achieved runners-up in the BetPlay League 2023-ll.
The fifth reinforcement is Elvis Perlaza, former player of the backyard rival, Millonarios. The right back, who recently recovered from the injury, was criticized for his level in the ambassador’s defense. However, he was key to the 2022 BetPlay Cup and 2023 BetPlay League championship against Atlético Nacional.
The sixth reinforcement is Juan Pablo Zuluaga, who arrives from Deportivo Pereira. The midfielder was one of the highlights of Grande Matecana in the 2022 title and in its participation in the Copa Libertadores. A gem who can also play as a winger.
Juan Pablo Zuluaga arrives to contribute to León’s midfield 🦁. He also plays as a winger.
He is a FPC champion and has a great career. He arrives from Pereira. pic.twitter.com/esb7Ciq48O
— Independent Santa Fe (@SantaFe) December 22, 2023
In addition, the lion closed its announcements by informing about the arrival of Juan Cruz Esquivel, José Eric Correa and Francisco Chaverra. Three new players who close the long list of announcements for the cardinal team.
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2023-12-23 02:29:04
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