Bomb in the pass market: Racing added Juanfer Quintero

When the spotlights pointed to the arrival of Edinson Cavani to Boca Juniors, from the leadership of Racing Club de Avellaneda they moved in silence and in the last hours closed the incorporation of Juan Fernando Quintero, idol of River Plate, who will sign a contract of three and a half years of extension. After confirming the hiring of Roger Martínez, who had a brief stint at the institution in the 2016/2017 season, Racing launched the search for a player with technique and ability to strengthen the midfield. Although the Academy pointed to Agustín Martegani, soccer player of San Lorenzo, when he could not close the signing the name of Quintero emerged, to whom the club finally bought the pass in exchange for 3.6 million dollars in an unexpected move for fans. The Colombian arrived at River at the beginning of 2018 and did not leave until 2020, getting unforgettable titles for the millionaire fan, who remembers him for that goal against Boca Juniors to take advantage in the return of the final of the Copa Libertadores 2018.Next Thursday, August 3, Racing will play against Atlético Nacional the first leg of the knockout stages of Copa Libertadores, And the coaching staff is excited to be able to count on the Colombian for the confrontation. The following week, the club of Avellaneda will define local in the Cylinder.

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