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2 February 2023
Colombian starlets Gustavo Puerta and Daniel Luna land in Europe !
Two new members of the Colombian squad that took part in the Maurice Revello Tournament 2022 joined a European club : Bayer Leverkusen registered the signing of Gustavo Puerta while Daniel Luna joined Mallorca.
The Colombian generation which reached the Maurice Revello Tournament 2022 semi-finals is more than promising. As illustrated by the arrival in Europe of several of its members few months later.
After Jorge Hurtado, signed by Watford, two other players have been lured by European clubs. Colombia U20 captain Gustavo Puerta has penned a contract until 2028 with Bayer Leverkusen. “Gustavo Puerta is a very powerful player who has great potential as a number six or an eight. […] We are convinced he has a very promising career ahead of him”, said sporting managing director Simon Rolfes in describing Puerta.
👋 ¡Hola Gustavo Puerta! #Bayer04 verpflichtet den 19-jährigen Kolumbianer von Bogota FC.
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) January 31, 2023
Gustavo unterschreibt einen Vertrag bis 2028 und wird zunächst an den @1_fc_nuernberg verliehen.
Mehr dazu: 👇https://t.co/eqYw5fiy0W#Werkself pic.twitter.com/vtPWAZdRSI
At the end of the Sudamericano U20 played with Colombia, Gustavo Puerta will join Nuremberg on loan in order to acclimate to German football. Before fighting for a spot in the Bayer Leverkusen first-team next season.
Meanwhile, Daniel Luna has signed for Mallorca, currently 10th in La Liga, on loan with option to buy from Deportivo Cali. “I’m glad to be here in such an important club, that’s a considerable step in my career. Joining Europe is a great joy. It’s a matter of pride to know that I’m on the right way”, said the 19-year-old attacking midfielder to the Spanish club official website.
✨ Es una de las sensaciones del Sudamericano Sub20
— Real Mallorca (@RCD_Mallorca) January 31, 2023
🇨🇴 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚 firma su cesión con opción de compra procedente del @AsoDeporCali
⚽️ El zurdo regresa a su país para seguir con la segunda fase de la competición pic.twitter.com/BoUDm5WTOm
Before starting their European journey, both Gustavo Puerta and Daniel Luna will help Colombia to shine in the Sudamericano U20, currently played in their country, which serves as a qualifying tournament for the upcoming U20 World Cup on May.
