Why FC Cincinnati could be the perfect MLS landing spot for Juanfer Quintero | OneFootball

We have entered the famous World Cup month, but the MLS is hotter than ever with the transfer news already popping up.

Inter Miami is making a move for Real Madrid’s legend Casemiro, while other teams are still waiting for some performance in the most prestigious tournament of the sport to try to sign players.

Nevertheless, three clubs are already on the hunt for an attacking midfielder, and they came up with the same name: Juan Fernando Quintero.

According to El Intransigente, Chicago Fire, FC Cincinnati, and the Portland Timbers are the trio behind the race for the Colombian star.

Although all these teams will benefit from a player with his characteristics, there is one that could be the perfect fit for Quintero.

Why FC Cincinnati Could Be the Perfect MLS Landing Spot for Juanfer Quintero

The quality of the River Plate star is undeniable, as he has been the backbone of new head coach Eduardo Coudet’s lineup. Let me set the picture for you.

River Plate sacked Marcelo Gallardo, considered the best coach in the club's history. With this news, a rebuild is undisputed, and with Coudet, the team took off in the Argentinian league, but showed its best moments with Quintero on the field.

When the squad played badly, the Colombian midfielder kept the team in the game with his through balls and long-range shots. And that is what FC Cincinnati is getting, a player that could pair with Evander and that the crucial moments don’t intimidate him.

On the contrary, he doesn’t hide from them; he demands the ball and tries to make his team play. He has the inner fire and creative spark that the Orange and Blue have been missing.

For the fans of FC Cincinnati, don’t look at the stats, as he doesn’t score that much; instead, watch his matches, and see how what I say is true.

Also, his playing style is similar to the one FC Cincy pretends. A possession-based style combined with direct, vertical attacking moves after a sequence of passes would be ideal for Quintero's skill set, as he is used to carrying the ball forward and creating similar plays with River Plate.

Although he is an incredible player with an outstanding technique, not everything is all sunshine and roses.

He is known for struggling to complete a full 90 minutes. Although he is not injury prone, his physical attributes are not his strongest asset.

Nevertheless, Evander and other midfielders could do the run part, and let the Colombian star do what he does best: create scoring chances for his teammates.

Also, he will be signed as a free agent, so FC Cincinnati has more benefits than downsides with Quintero.