The Premier League 2026-27 starts on Friday, August 21, with only two Colombian players, Daniel Muñoz and Jéfferson Lerma, at Crystal Palace. This number contrasts with the 2024-25 season, where six Colombian players competed, including Luis Díaz, Luis Sinisterra, and Yerson Mosquera. With a week left until the transfer market closes, Colombian movements in English football have been scarce. Richard Ríos, midfielder at Watford, is the most notable name due to potential interest from Newcastle, though no concrete advances have been made.
Lerma, a key piece
Lerma, Crystal Palace's midfielder, extended his contract for two more years, now in his fourth season with the club and ninth in English football. With Palace, he won the Conference League and the Community Shield last season. His experience makes him one of the Colombians with the most experience in the Premier League. The club's opening match will be against Everton, one of the clubs interested in Muñoz.
Muñ, in transfer rumors
Muñoz, right-back at Crystal Palace, could leave the club after three years of consistent starting. Everton, Tottenham, and Nottingham Forest have shown interest in signing him, with Palace willing to accept offers near 25 million pounds. Although his future is uncertain, he will start the Premier League 2026-27, while Lerma secures his place in the team.
The Premier League begins with Arsenal hosting Coventry City, while Colombia will have only two representatives at the start of the season. The country's presence is halved compared to the previous campaign, marking a significant change in its participation in the English championship.
