And now what do we do with number 10? The question began to haunt the corridors of La Noria this afternoon after Álex Castro’s march to Atlético Nacional was made official. The Colombian player was the last bearer of the most desired number of children in the training process, who will take over The Blue Cross?
The problem was put on social networks after the coffee grower returned to his native country and dropped a number that has been “jinx” for cement producers lately. Before Castro, Pol Fernández and Walter Montoya (both from the team) were the midfielders who carried the 10 on their backs.
With similar destinations, the two Argentine footballers disappointed during their time at La Machine, and today he is looking for “revenge” with the second chance at the hands of Juan Reynoso. However, Pol was reportedly asked to leave for Racing de Avellaneda this afternoon, so his candidacy to use the 10 would be ruled out.
Alex Castro will arrive in Medellin in the next few hours to undergo the respective medical examinations and thus be able to dress in green! The Colombian aviator arrives from Cruz Azul in Mexico with a one-year loan with option to purchase. # Let’s all go together pic.twitter.com/Y32cip6952
– Atlético Nacional (@nacionaloficial)
January 21, 2021
According to the domains Liga MX, no player previously registered in the tournament may change their jumpsuit number during the semester of the competition. The clarification is valid before the claims of many fans, who asked Orbelín Pineda as the natural heir of the magic number.
When the rule is applied, the 10 can only be used by a player from the team who has not yet been registered. This is the case of Pol, Montoya and Bryan Angulo, who would have their hours at Cruz Azul. Of the three, only Walter would be close: Is it okay to use 10 or should the number be free?
It has the advantage of doubt