Jackson Martínez Returns to Training with Independiente Medellín

Gym Workouts and Reconnecting with Juan Fernando Quintero

The veteran striker spent his opening day participating in gym sessions under the watchful eye of the club’s coaching staff and medical department. During these indoor workouts, Martínez reunited with teammate Juan Fernando Quintero. Quintero is currently following his own recovery timeline after suffering a left rectus femoris muscle injury during a match against Jaguares de Córdoba, an issue expected to sideline him for roughly a month.

Head coach Luis Amaranto Perea and his staff have not yet established a definitive date for Martínez to transition from indoor conditioning to on-field tactical work. The club intends to manage his physical re-integration carefully through structured periodization and monitoring before introducing him to full-team training drills.

Official Presentation at the Atanasio Girardot

Independiente Medellín scheduled an official public presentation for Martínez on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. local time at the Atanasio Girardot stadium. The ceremony will take place exactly one hour before kickoff for the team’s fourth-round fixture in the Liga BetPlay against Millonarios.

The club highlighted the forward’s status in a social media announcement, referring to him as an idol for a generation and a core reference point from their fifth league star.

Current Standing in Liga BetPlay

Heading into the late-September fixture against Millonarios, Independiente Medellín occupies sixth place in the domestic league standings. The club has accumulated 19 points through six wins, one draw, and three losses, backed by a positive goal differential of plus-four.