Total surprise: Jarlan Barrera stays in Colombian football and will be announced by his new team
After several weeks of speculation about his professional future, it seems Jarlan Barrera's future is set. The midfielder from Santa Marta, whose contract with Independiente Medellín ended at the end of 2025, is expected to be announced in the coming hours as a new player for Real Cartagena, a team competing in the second division of Colombian professional football.
TL;DR
- Jarlan Barrera will play for Real Cartagena in the Colombian second division.
- His contract with Independiente Medellín concluded at the end of 2025.
- Barrera has previously played for prominent Colombian clubs including Junior, Atlético Nacional, and Deportivo Cali.
- The move to the second division is seen as a significant shift in his career.
- He aims to lead Real Cartagena in their pursuit of promotion to the top flight.