Santa Fe Looks to Strengthen Squad for Next Semester in BetPlay League, Juan Sebastián Pedroza May be Loaned to Arab Soccer Team

Without yet revealing its new technical director, Santa Fe seeks to strengthen its squad for the next semester in the BetPlay League, after failing to qualify for home runs in the first tournament of the year. While they are looking for new players, they are also moving businesses to another continent: a team change for Juan Sebastián Pedroza, who is currently on loan in Saudi Arabia soccer.

Pedroza has left a good impression in his stint at Al Batin in the Arabian first division. Despite the fact that his team did not achieve an outstanding performance and was relegated, the midfielder could continue in that country, although in another team.

According to sources close to the club, Santa Fe is working on a loan for Pedroza, with a purchase option in the future. The agreement is expected to be finalized in the coming days, although the name of the team that will host the talented midfielder has not yet been revealed.

The possibility of Pedroza sharing a team with renowned figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo, in Al Nassr, or with Karim Benzema, in Al Ittihad, has aroused the interest of the Colombian player. Undoubtedly, playing alongside these outstanding footballers would be a unique experience for Pedroza and an opportunity to further develop his career.

“Karim Benzema arrived at our club in 2009, at just 21 years of age, and he has been a fundamental player in this golden age of our history. During the fourteen seasons in which he has defended our crest and our shirt, he has won 25 titles, a record number for Real Madrid”, was the way in which the Merengue team fired the Frenchman, who signed a stratospheric contract with Al Ittihad , in which he will earn 100 million euros net in each of the two seasons that are on his contract, with the option of a third.

Let’s remember that there is already a Colombian sharing a club with the Portuguese: David Ospina, the outstanding goalkeeper with a past in Napoli, Arsenal and other European teams. The man from Antioquia has shared with Ronaldo in the team since January, when the attacker’s arrival from Manchester United was announced.

It is important to note that Juan Sebastián Pedroza was trained in the lower divisions of Santa Fe and made his club debut in 2019. During his stay with the Colombian team, he played 87 games and was part of the successful team that won the Super League in 2021. His experience in Saudi Arabia, where he played 18 games with Al Batin, has contributed to his development as a footballer.

Mateus Uribe, another Colombian in Asian football

Mateus Uribe, after celebrating winning the Portuguese Cup with his old team, Porto, has decided to put an end to his adventure in Europe and will embark on a new course in Qatar.

Al Sadd, based in Doha, has been the club that managed to get the services of Uribeas was officially announced through a video that highlights some of the outstanding plays of the Colombian soccer player throughout his career.

Uribe is reportedly expected to sign a contract for three seasons starting in the 2023-2024 campaign. Although the details about his salary have not yet been released, it is expected that the Colombian will be duly rewarded for his talent and contribution to the Qatari team.

This new stage in Mateus’ career represents an important challenge for the midfielder, who will seek to make his mark in Qatari football and continue to demonstrate his quality and versatility on the pitch, as he already did in Portuguese football.