With the confirmed departure of Uruguayan Facundo Batista, Atlético Nacional has initiated a priority search to strengthen its forward line. The management of the "Green of the Mountain" understands ...
With the confirmed departure of Uruguayan Facundo Batista, Atlético Nacional has initiated a priority search to strengthen its forward line. The management of the "Green of the Mountain" understands that there is no room for error and is looking for a profile with specific weight to compete with Alfredo Morelos. The objective is clear: a proven "9", with international stature and immediate resolution capability for the challenges of the Liga BetPlay and the Copa Sudamericana.
Octavio Rivero: The Leading Candidate
The name that has gained strength in recent hours is Octavio Rivero. The 33-year-old Uruguayan forward, currently at Barcelona SC, has expressed his desire not to continue in Ecuador, which has opened the doors to formal negotiations. With 14 goals in 38 matches during the last season, Rivero is seen as the skilled striker with aerial play that the coaching staff needs in Guarne.
The Economic Challenge of the Operation
Despite mutual interest, the financial factor is the main barrier. The Ecuadorian club has valued the top scorer at 1.5 million dollars, a figure that Nacional seeks to negotiate due to the player's age and his proximity to the end of his contract. While Universidad de Chile also eyes the Uruguayan, the verdolaga team is studying alternative contractual formulas to close a signing that will be crucial in their tactical planning for 2026.
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