Forward or forward Joao Rodríguez, 24, is undergoing medical exams at América de Cali this Monday, pending their approval to be announced as a new addition to the squad.
Joao is the son of former striker and now coach Willy Rodríguez. The player started very young in 2011 and with great success with the Boca Juniors club in Cali, from where he joined the Valle Selection, but he also played briefly with Chelsea (England), Quindío, Santa Fe and Cortuluá. . as in Tampico Madero (Mexico’s second division), Tenerife (Spain), Bastia (France), Vitoria Setubal (Portugal), Sint-Truidense (Belgium), Central de Córdoba (Argentina) and Necaxa (Mexico), where the season was successful.
Rodríguez was also part of the Colombia Under 15 National Team that played against the South American team in Uruguay, where he scored 4 goals and caught the eye of Chelsea, England, to take him to their junior divisions.
The preliminary information is that Joao would initially have a contract until June and his continuity will depend on the performance he shows during this period. The Colombian Champion’s bad moment requires those arriving to be in good shape to contribute to the quest for good results that will allow them to rise to the table and access the top eight of the BetPlay I-2021 League.
Tulio Gómez, America’s largest shareholder, had tried different names, but the institution’s financial situation didn’t let them down.
Marco Antonio Garcés
Correspondent Futbolred Cali
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