Juan Quintero welcomes Jackson Martínez on striker's return to Colombia | OneFootball

Jackson Martínez returned to Colombia to play for Independiente Medellín, the club where he came through the ranks and made a name for himself until 2009, before moving to Mexican side Jaguares. The former FC Porto striker took part in his first training session this Monday, where he was welcomed by compatriot Juan Quintero.

The two cafeteros shared the FC Porto dressing room between 2013 and 2015. Martínez is almost seven years older than Quintero, who was born in Medellín, the city he is now representing again.

The centre-forward signed a contract with Independiente until December, including an option to renew. Jackson Martínez joined FC Porto in 2012 and stayed in Portugal until 2015, the year he transferred to Atlético Madrid. Later, he played for Guangzhou and Portimonense.

In more recent months, the 39-year-old forward represented FC Porto’s veterans team.

Quintero followed a different path. An attacking midfielder and winger, he first made his mark at Atlético Nacional before moving into European football with Italian side Pescara. He was signed by FC Porto in 2013 and remained tied to the club until 2015, during which time he was loaned to Rennes, Medellín and River Plate. Between 2019 and 2026, he played for clubs in China, Argentina and Colombia.

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