This is the defender who would arrive at Santa Fe after the signing of Brayan Ceballos fell through
Independiente Santa Fe continues to adjust its squad for the challenges of the first half of the year and its international participation.
TL;DR
- Santa Fe's signing of defender Brayan Ceballos has fallen through.
- The deal collapsed because New England Revolution demanded bank guarantees that Santa Fe cannot provide due to insolvency proceedings.
- Santa Fe is now looking for alternative defensive reinforcements, with Uruguayan defender Joaquín Varela reportedly being considered.
- Varela, a left-footed center-back, is also being monitored by Once Caldas.
- Santa Fe needs to strengthen its defense before its Copa Libertadores debut.