Juan Fernando Quintero scored 3 goals and 3 assists in the Sudamericana. He has a contract with the Argentine club until December 2026. Photo: @Sudamericana
After achieving South American glory and being one of the main architects of the title that took the Argentine team to the final, scoring two goals in the semifinal against Corinthians, Juan Fernando Quintero was invited to the ESPN sports program ‘Balón Divided’.
He talked about the football moment he is going through, what it meant to be champion of the Continental Tournament, his dreams and how he hopes to close his career.
He made it clear that he wants to return to the country and play with the team he loves, Deportivo Independiente Medellín. “I have many dreams to fulfill, one of them is to become champion with the team I am a fan of, there is that dream but I don’t know when it will happen,” said the man from Antioquia.
What are Juan Fernando Quintero’s dreams to fulfill?
🎙️: «I want to return to Medellín and become CHAMPION with the team of which I am a fan. “I don’t know when it will happen.”
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But in addition to Medellín, he does not close the doors to Colombian football because he loves it just like the country and considers himself “very patriotic.” He thanked and acknowledged the teams he has been through, “you never close the doors to anyone. I live eternally grateful to Nacional, which was the one that allowed me to be seen internationally and from there I went to Italy. I love the institution very much, obviously I strengthen it but obviously my connection is with Medellín, I am a guy tattooed with the Medellín shield and I cannot deny it. Envigado gave me my first steps in football and I am grateful to everyone. The people of Barranquilla loved me, respected me and I don’t close my doors to anyone because I am a guy who loves his country, I carry it with pride and I fly the flag wherever I have to go,” the Colombian proudly expressed.
Could Juan Fernando Quintero return to Colombia?
🎙️: «I don’t close my doors to anyone, I love my country. I wear it with pride and always take out my flag. “I’m not afraid to say that I am Colombian.”
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He dribbled when they asked him what would happen if he called him Falcao wanted an assistant for Millonarios, to which Quintero responded “what else he wants if Mackalister puts him on,” and that he would return to Junior “but you know without who,” he noted in a joking manner.
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At 31 years old, with a lot of football and talent ahead of him, he spoke of the possible retirement in about 3 or 4 years, which for some may be premature but for him more than fair because “I hope to leave at a decent time, not wait for the years to pass and for With all due respect, they start seeing someone like that, wow this guy is this age.”
He also took the opportunity to talk about Professor Pedro Sarmiento who died on October 30 due to leukemia. “For me, being so strong with his character formed me in a club that I owe a lot to and I am very grateful that it is Envigado and I also had excellent teammates. Pedro was a very royal person, very strong and he created that mentality of winning. Thank the teacher for the advice and his family.”
He also dedicated the semifinal match to him in which he scored a double and gave Racing a place in the final. “I know that up there in heaven he helped me win the match with Corinthians,” the Antioquian said emotionally.
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What are Juan Fernando Quintero’s aspirations for returning to play in Colombia?
**Interview with Juan Fernando Quintero**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Juan Fernando! Congratulations on your recent success with your Argentine team in the Sudamericana. How does it feel to be a champion in South America?
**Juan Fernando Quintero:** Thank you! It feels incredible to achieve this title. Being part of the team and contributing with goals and assists has been a dream come true. South American football is very competitive, and to win means everything to me and my teammates.
**Interviewer:** You’ve mentioned your love for Deportivo Independiente Medellín. Can you tell us more about your dreams for the future and your wish to return home to play?
**Juan Fernando Quintero:** Absolutely! One of my dreams is to return to Medellín and help the team become champions. I don’t know when that will be, but I carry that wish in my heart. I’ve always been a fan, and it would mean so much to fulfill that dream with the team I love.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of the future, you’ve had a successful career in Colombia and abroad. Do you see yourself returning to Colombia?
**Juan Fernando Quintero:** Yes, I don’t close the doors to anyone. I love my country and carry its flag with pride wherever I go. I’m grateful to all the teams I’ve played for, from Nacional to Envigado, and of course, I have a special connection with Medellín. I always hope to return and contribute to Colombian football.
**Interviewer:** In a recent appearance on ESPN’s ‘Balón Dividido’, you had a lighthearted moment regarding Falcao potentially wanting assistance for Millonarios. Can you elaborate on that?
**Juan Fernando Quintero:** (laughs) Yes! It was just a joke about the dynamics in Colombian football. I have great respect for Falcao and everyone in the league, but naturally, everyone wonders who will assist whom on the field. It’s all in good fun, and I enjoy sharing those moments.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Juan Fernando! It’s always a pleasure to hear about your journey and dreams. We look forward to seeing how your story unfolds.
**Juan Fernando Quintero:** Thank you for having me! I appreciate the support and hope to keep making my fans proud.
