Allen Obando is about to fulfill a dream and sign with a major team like Atlético de Madrid. The player has participated in the South American U20 Championship with his country's national team, scoring two goals in four matches. The red-and-whites discreetly advanced negotiations for the Ecuadorian player until the information was revealed.
Atlético de Madrid has been closely following one of the great gems of South American soccer for months. He is a forward destined by many to be in the elite, and the colchoneros have decided to firmly bet on him. The player is 18 years old and is Ecuadorian, trained in the tough school of Barcelona de Guayaquil.
According to South American media, the footballer will be acquired by the Atlético de Madrid Group, the group of teams now coordinated by Severiano García Ruiz. That is, Atlético de Madrid, Atlético de San Luis in Mexico, and Atlético Ottawa in Canada. These are the franchises that belong to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano institution.
Debuted at 16 Years Old
Allen Obando has played 23 matches with Barcelona de Guayaquil, scoring four goals and providing five assists. He debuted with the gold and maroon team at 16 years, 1 month, and 26 days old, being one of the great breakthroughs in Ecuadorian soccer. On par with Kendry Páez, the great star who will join Chelsea this summer.
His cost is estimated at about 5 million euros, of which Barcelona will keep the remaining 20%, being one of the most important sales in its history. The player has even debuted with the senior team, playing friendlies and in the Copa Libertadores with Barcelona. He will soon be announced by the red-and-whites, although everything pointed to Atlético de San Luis.
Trial by Fire with Messi
According to information from journalist Eduardo Burgos and confirmed by EstoesAtleti, Allen Obando will not play for Atlético de San Luis. He will be on loan at Inter Miami, the team presided over by David Beckham and featuring Leo Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergi Busquets, Jordi Alba as major stars. Obando doesn't want to miss the opportunity to play alongside the Argentine star and has prioritized his move to Miami on loan.
The initial plan was for him to join Atlético de San Luis, but the market in Mexico has already closed, unlike the MLS, which is open until April. Although it was considered for him to join Fernando Torres's reserve team, it is unlikely due to the large number of forwards that the Fuenlabrada coach has. With Borja Garcés, Abde Raihani, Adri Niño, Omar Janneh, adding another one seems excessive.
The colchonero club's bet is strong, and they hope it will be an important investment, with the potential to play for Atlético. Obando will soon be announced by both entities and will be linked to Atlético de Madrid.