Colombia's national team is in transfer flux after the 2026 World Cup. Boca Juniors completed the signing of Álvaro Montero on July 10, the 31-year-old goalkeeper who left Vélez Sarsfield after passing medicals. Montero, a starter in Canada, will bolster the Argentine side's backline in the domestic league.
Which Tricolor players have already secured moves?
Álvaro Montero isn't the only Colombian changing clubs. David Ospina, another of the three World Cup goalkeepers, said goodbye to Atlético Nacional before joining the Tricolor squad in Vancouver. His next move remains unclear; retirement isn't off the table. Meanwhile, Camilo Vargas -a key figure at Atlas in Mexico- stays put until at least the end of 2027.
In defense, Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Lucumí remain targets for European giants. The Galatasaray defender has interest from Inter and Bournemouth, but the Turkish club won't budge below €35 million. Lucumí draws interest from Juventus, Sunderland, and Nottingham Forest. Daniel Muñoz, Colombia's top scorer at the World Cup with two goals, keeps drawing suitors after his standout stint at Crystal Palace, where he scored in the group-stage win over Australia (2025-11-19).
What about midfielders and forwards?
James Rodríguez's future is up in the air. The captain underperformed at the World Cup and wrapped up a brief MLS spell with Minnesota United before the tournament. Now a free agent, Lazio is the latest club linked with the playmaker, which would cap his journey through Europe's top five leagues. At River Plate, Kevin Castaño -a surprise inclusion in Lorenzo's squad- may exit after being sidelined by Eduardo Coudet, with Mexico a potential destination. Juan Fernando Quintero, meanwhile, is negotiating minutes with El Chacho and the club president has given him the green light to choose his next move.
Up front, Luis Suárez struggled for goals at the World Cup, but his 12-goal season at Sporting CP keeps his stock high. Before the tournament, top Premier League sides were linked with the veteran.
What's next for the Tricolor after the World Cup?
Players still without a club must finalize deals before returning for pre-season training. Meanwhile, the federation is planning the next steps. Colombia has won three of its last four matches (WWDW), on a two-game winning streak, and is eyeing a strong squad for the 2024 Copa América -yes, 2024, not 2026- set for the U.S.
