Richard Rios was the big sensation for Colombia in the Copa América in the United States, where the team finished second after losing the final to Argentina and is already gearing up to resume the season.
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Ríos was the great revelation of the tournament, he earned a starting spot and showed all his talent in every game for the national team.
Charlotte (United States), 07/10/2024.- Colombia’s Richard Rios (L) in action against Uruguay’s Mathias Olivera (C) and Nicolas De La Cruz (R) during the first half of the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 semi-finals match between Uruguay and Colombia in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, 10 July 2024. EFE/EPA/BRIAN WESTERHOLT
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Rios is already training with Palmeiras
After the final, Ríos spent a few days on vacation in Colombia, but this Monday, July 22, he returned to training with Palmeiras.
The Brazilian club itself welcomed the Colombian player. Ríos would be in the Palmeiras squad for Wednesday’s match against Fluminense.
Ríos, unknown even to many Colombians before the Cup began, belongs to Palmeiras, from Brazil, where he arrived after passing through Flamengo, Mazatlán from Mexico and Guaraní from Campinas.
Rivers, with a heavy suitor
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Now, at 24, the midfielder born in Vegachí (Antioquia) could make the leap to Europe. Last week, there was already talk of a possible interest from AC Milan in bringing him into their ranks. And now, another giant is reportedly on his trail.
According to reports from Brazil, Manchester United have set their sights on Ríos and are preparing an offer of 17 million pounds (around 20.1 million euros) to sign the Colombian.
The information was released by Brazilian journalist Valentín Furlan, who works for the Goal.com website and who added that Palmeiras’ initial idea is for Ríos to stay at the club at least until the end of the year.
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