The striker signed with Independiente Medellín until 2028 and will join the Alejandro Restrepo team as a key reinforcement for the second semester.
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It is now official. Then several years defending the T -shirt of Millionaires, Jáder Andrés Valencia Mena undertakes a new stage in his career: the 25 -year -old striker was presented this Friday as reinforcement of Deportivo Independiente Medellín. He signed a contract until 2028 and will join the group led by Alejandro Restrepo from Monday, July 7, when the team resumes training for the second semester.
Valencia, born in Colosó, Sucre, measures 1.92 meters and stands out for its power, presence in the area and air game. With Millionaires he won five titles (Liga 2017-II and 2023-I, Cup 2022 and Super League 2018 and 2023) and left an important mark: 173 games played, 24 goals and six assists. He was known as “El Amulet” for the blue fans, thanks to his decisive appearances.
Just a week ago, the attacker said goodbye to Millionaires with an emotional message on social networks: “I go with the satisfaction of having delivered everything for these colors (…) It is time to undertake a new challenge in my career.”
Valencia arrives at DIM to reinforce the offensive zone and contribute experience. He will connect again with coach Alejandro Restrepo, with whom he shared a process in the Colombia U-17 team, when Restrepo was a technical assistant.
In the official statement, the club highlighted the characteristics it seeks to strengthen: “He is a powerful striker, with a capacity for definition, presence in the area and good air game,” says the Medellin note.
The attacker also had steps for Bogotá FC and RC Lens of France before consolidating in Millionaires.
With the officialization of Valencia, the Medellín adds one more piece to its sports project and makes it clear that it goes for everything in the second semester.
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