💣 Atlético Nacional still chasing Morelos signing | OneFootball

Atlético Nacional’s absolute priority for the 2026 season has a name: Alfredo Morelos. After finishing his loan, the striker must return to Santos FC of Brazil, but the Antioquian club is not willing to let go of their top scorer and influential figure of 2025 without a final battle in the offices.

Although the Brazilian side rejected an initial offer of 2 million dollars, the “verdolaga” management is already preparing an improved counteroffer. According to journalist Juan David Londoño, the Colombian club would be willing to get closer to the amount demanded by the “Peixe” to acquire a percentage of the striker’s sporting rights.

The Neymar factor and Santos’ rejection

Despite the initial refusal, there are reasons for optimism in Medellín. Santos is undergoing a total restructuring phase and Morelos is not part of the coaching staff’s plans for next year. The Brazilian club has its energy and resources focused on renewing Neymar and seeking other high-profile forwards such as Gabriel Barbosa “Gabigol” and Rony.

The player’s desire: key in the negotiation

A fundamental point in this story is the stance of “El Búfalo” himself, who has expressed his firm intention to remain at Atlético Nacional. The striker has regained his best form at the Atanasio Girardot and feels comfortable leading the “King of Cups” project. It is expected that this operation will be defined in the coming hours, which would free Santos from a high salary and allow Nacional to secure the backbone of their attack for the Copa Sudamericana.

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