Paraguayan Striker Guillermo Paiva Set to Join Junior de Barranquilla

Colombian football club Junior de Barranquilla is poised to welcome Paraguayan forward Guillermo Paiva to its roster. Paiva,who played for Colo-colo in Chile in 2024,is reportedly on the verge of a move to the Barranquilla-based team.

The transfer,according to Paiva’s representative,Regis marques,will be a unique arrangement. In an interview with 1080 AM radio, Marques detailed the specifics of the deal: “It would be on a loan for a year, but junior would not pay a peso for the business. Guillermo Paiva is part of Olimpia‘s debt for Jorge Arias to Junior.” This indicates that the transfer is partially offsetting a pre-existing debt between Olimpia, Paiva’s current club, and Junior de Barranquilla.

The deal hinges on a successful medical examination. Fuad Char, the majority owner of Junior de Barranquilla, confirmed that Paiva will be arriving in Barranquilla in the coming days to undergo these evaluations. A successful physical would pave the way for the striker to officially join the team.

This transfer highlights the complex financial dynamics often at play in international football transfers. Similar debt-offsetting arrangements are not uncommon,notably in Latin american leagues,showcasing a unique approach to player acquisitions compared to the more straightforward financial transactions often seen in major European leagues. The outcome of Paiva’s medical examination will be closely watched by fans of both clubs and football enthusiasts across the region.

The addition of Paiva coudl significantly bolster Junior de Barranquilla’s offensive capabilities. His performance in Chile will be closely scrutinized as a predictor of his success in the Colombian league. The upcoming season promises to be an exciting one for Junior fans, with the potential addition of a talented Paraguayan striker adding to the anticipation.

According to [1], Guillermo Paiva played for Colo-Colo in 2024. [2] states that Guillermo Paiva is a Paraguayan center forward who joined the Colo-Colo team. [3] Also confirms that Guillermo paiva joined Crimson Tide in 2023.It also states that Guillermo Paiva is 27 years old as of January 1st, 2025, was born in Presidente Franco, Paraguay, and has a market value of €800k.