Cagliari are reportedly close to signing Juan Fernando Quintero from River Plate, a move that has already generated excitement amongst the club’s fanbase and, notably, defender Yerry Mina. Mina publicly expressed his enthusiasm for the potential arrival of his fellow Colombian international via social media, responding to a club post regarding the transfer negotiations.
The defender left a comment on the post featuring a series of enthusiastic emojis and directly tagged Quintero, who currently plays as a midfielder for River Plate. This reaction quickly gained attention from Cagliari supporters who observed the message from the Colombian centre-back.
Quintero, 31, has enjoyed a career spanning several South American leagues as well as a stint in Europe with Porto. He currently plays for River Plate, where he has been a key figure since joining the club in 2023, contributing goals and assists from an attacking midfield position. His arrival at Cagliari would likely provide a creative spark to the Serie A side’s midfield.
Cagliari are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming Serie A season. After a narrow escape from relegation last season, the club is aiming to build a more competitive team, and the addition of a player of Quintero’s quality could be a significant step in that direction. The transfer would provide manager Claudio Ranieri with another experienced option in the attacking third.
The financial details of the potential transfer have not yet been disclosed, but the enthusiasm from within the squad, as demonstrated by Mina’s reaction, suggests a positive atmosphere surrounding the deal. If completed, Quintero’s arrival will add further international flavour to a Cagliari squad already featuring the Colombian Mina.
