Independiente Medellín is in the middle of confidential talks over a change of ownership, club president Daniel Ossa has confirmed, while the side is one point away from securing a place in the Liga BetPlay final stages.
Sale talks under way
Ossa initially denied that a deal was close, but he acknowledged that the club is open to new owners. He said the team deserves “fresh air” and people who bring “fresh money” to renew both its finances and its sporting project. The president also rejected social media reports that rapper J Balvin, Ryan Castro and DJ Pope were set to buy the club, saying any real discussions are bound by confidentiality agreements.
According to Ossa, the club has two open negotiations with interested groups, who are reviewing contracts, projected income, daily operations and financial records. He described the process as slow, stressing that investors examine everything in depth and that contacts have been ongoing for several years. No contract has been signed, and the group led by businessman Raúl Giraldo, which has run the club since 2014, remains in charge until a final agreement is reached.
Quintero’s return in doubt
Coach Amaranto Perea has ruled out a quick comeback for Juan Fernando Quintero, who has not played since 22 September and is recovering from a muscle injury in his left rectus femoris. Perea criticised the constant leaks from inside the club and said the spread of unreliable information was creating unnecessary confusion. The club still hopes the 33-year-old midfielder will be available for the final stages, where Medellín aims to win a seventh league title and end a run of ten years without silverware in the Liga BetPlay.
Playoff position at stake
Medellín has 29 points from 18 matches in the 2026-II Liga BetPlay. A draw with Águilas Doradas in matchday 19 would guarantee a place among the top eight. The team would also move through if it loses and Tolima fails to beat Cali.
Source: www.infobae.com
