Julián Quiñones closed a historical cycle with Tolima Sports after 11 years, 376 games and four titles. The 35 -year -old Tumaqueño defender now begins a new challenge in Deportivo Cali, where he will seek to contribute his experience to a club that is going through difficult times.
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The Tumaqueño Defense Julián Quiñones, 35, closed his stage with Tolima Sports after 11 years of history, three titles and the honor of being the player with the most played games at the Vinotinto and Gold Club: 376 in total. The news was confirmed on Tuesday, just when Tolima began works for the second semester of 2025.
The club fired him with gratitude in a statement full of affection: “After a brilliant career in our institution, player Julián Quiñones today closes his cycle in the team. Julian says goodbye leaving an indelible mark: he is the player with the most played games and more titles in the history of Vinotinto and Gold … His delivery and commitment have always reflected the true spirit of the Guerrero Pijao.”
Emotive video of Julián Quiñones
Quiñones, who arrived in Ibagué in 2013, not only contributed defensive solidity, but also important goals (26) and leadership inside the locker room. In his farewell, the defender spoke from the heart: “I would never have wanted this moment to arrive, but there was an opportunity in my career. I want to thank you, to Tolima, a team that is increasingly better … I get the best of Tolima, the love of the people, the titles I won, the games played. Always in my heart. I leave the doors open because we will soon see each other.”
That “opportunity” has its own name: Deportivo Cali. Despite the economic crisis that has hit the sugar club strong-even causing protests for lack of payment-coach Alberto Gamero is still determined to put together a competitive team for the 2025-II League. And among his priorities was Quiñones, a defender that Gamero wanted in his stage in Millionaires and now, finally, he can direct.
The challenge for Quiñones will be great: to reach a club that needs character, experience and order to recover ground in the table and calm the waters in the midst of financial instability. His career supports his signing: he knows how to play decisive matches and has been a key piece in champions.
Julián Quiñones Palmarés
- Santa Fe: Champion of the First category a (Opening 2012) and the Colombia Super League (2013)
- Tolima Sports: Copa Colombia (2014), First category a (Opening 2018 and Opening 2021) and Colombia Super League (2022)
In total, six national titles confirming the seal of a winning defender.
Thus a pijao idol says goodbye. It begins, at the same time, a new chapter for Julián Quiñones, who will seek to contribute hierarchy and experience to Deportivo Cali, a club that needs more than ever referring within the field.
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