By Wilson Florez
Dec 25, 2024, 1:25 PM EST
Atlético Nacional achieved a historic double in Colombia, thanks to Efraín Juárez. The Mexican strategist is the sensation in coffee soccer, but to maintain that status he will have to strengthen his squad. His next objective is in Liga MX.
Efraín Juárez commanded the Verdolaga group to obtain the Colombian Cup and the league title. This is a double that only two technicians in history have achieved, one of them Juan Carlos Osorio.
To maintain this good level in the coming seasons, this team will have to reinforce its lines in the face of possible losses due to the winter market. From Colombia they assure that one of Atlético Nacional’s targets is Johan Rojas.
“Johan Rojas is Atlético Nacional’s priority to be their next 10. Although he says that Monterrey sees him as a jewel with great potential and getting him out will be very complicated, Nacional’s interest is clear: ‘they want him, they want him,'” reported WinSports journalist Felipe Sierra.
Who is Johan Rojas?
Johan Rojas is a 22-year-old Colombian attacking midfielder. This footballer can also play winger roles on both sides.
This Colombian soccer player was born in Medellín and was trained in the lower categories of Equidad. In July 2024 he was signed by Rayados de Monterrey and He has had a very good participation in Martín Demichelis’ team.
Since its arrival, for Clausura 2024, Johan Rojas has played 18 games for the Mexican team. The young coffee winger has been on the field for 570 minutes. In his participation in the tournament, Rojas scored 3 goals and gave 1 assist.
The Medellín attacker signed a contract with Rayados de Monterrey until June 2028. According to information from Transfermarkt, Johan Rojas is valued at €3 million euros ($3.12 million dollars).
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