Alonso: Atlético exit after Sul-Americana spot, “Today was my last game” | OneFootball

Atlético’s 1-0 win over Puerto Cabello (VEN) on Wednesday night (27) at Arena MRV also marked the farewell of one of the most prominent recent names in the club’s history. After Galo secured qualification for the Copa Sudamericana round of 16, center-back Júnior Alonso confirmed that he is leaving the club after the World Cup.

In an interview with SBT (TV Alterosa) as he left the pitch at Arena MRV, the Paraguayan defender revealed that an agreement had already been made with Atlético’s board since the beginning of the year for him to be released on a free transfer in this transfer window.

The center-back is now preparing to represent Paraguay at the World Cup, which will be held in the United States. The tournament will mark the player’s first appearance at a World Cup.

After the tournament, Alonso will remain in the North American country to play in Major League Soccer (MLS). The defender confirmed that his next club will be in the United States, but avoided revealing the destination. According to Paraguayan journalists, the player’s future is likely to be with Atlanta United.

Júnior Alonso ends his spell with Atlético as one of the most important foreign players in the club’s recent history. In total, the Paraguayan played 241 matches in the black-and-white shirt and scored four goals.

In addition to the Campeonato Mineiro titles, Alonso was a key figure in the historic 2021 Campeonato Brasileiro and Copa do Brasil triumphs.

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