Luis Suárez's compatriot lined up to bolster Sporting's left flank | OneFootball

Sporting have Deiver Machado on their radar to strengthen the left side of the defence. Luis Suárez's compatriot is currently a free agent after his contract with Nantes came to an end, a scenario that allows the Lions to move for the signing without any transfer fee.

At 32, the player brings extensive experience in European football. After coming through at Atlético Nacional, he played for Alianza Petrolera and Millonarios before moving to Europe in 2017 to join Genk. Spells at Toulouse, Lens and, more recently, Nantes followed, a club he left after terminating his contract by mutual agreement, despite still being tied to the club until 2028.

According to transfer market journalist Rudy Galetti, in addition to the Lions, Deportivo de La Coruña are also interested in securing the services of the Colombian defender. The Spanish side, newly promoted to the top flight, appear to be the main rivals of the green-and-whites in the race for the player.

In the 2025/26 season, wearing the shirts of Nantes and Lens, Deiver Machado - valued at €1.8 million - made 19 Ligue 1 appearances and one in the Coupe de France.

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