Unión Magdalena, a team recently promoted to the First Division of Colombian football, has announced through its official channels the loan of two players from its squad, winger Andrés Escobar and central defender Ronaldo Lora Ballestas.
Andrés Escobar, who stood out for his skill and versatility in attack last season, is leaving on loan to the Córdoba team Jaguares FC. The 25-year-old winger had an outstanding performance in the previous campaign, scoring a total of two goals in 28 games played. Under the direction of coach Jorge Luis Pinto, Escobar was considered an important piece in the Samario team’s offensive scheme. His departure occurs in the context of a restructuring of the club, which seeks to balance its squad for its return to the BetPlay League. and the player is expected to continue his development in a club that offers him more playing time and competitiveness.
For his part, Ronaldo Lora Ballestas, the 27-year-old defender from Ciénaga, has been loaned to Feronikeli 74, a Kosovo First Division club. Lora, who has been part of Unión Magdalena since his time in the club’s minor divisions, is not part of coach Pinto’s plans for the 2025 season and will seek to relaunch his career in European football. After having played in Ecuadorian soccer.
With these movements, the list of players who have left Unión Magdalena in this market increases to eight, which reflects a reconfiguration process to adapt to the new challenges of the first division. The departure of key players such as Jaime Giraldo, Agustino Spina and Juan José Tello has been a blow for the squad, but the Samario club is determined to strengthen itself with new players who can maintain competitiveness in the national tournament and contribute to the growth of the institution .