The footballer from Quibdos, Carlos Andrés Gómez Hinestroza, currently plays for the Real Salt Lake team in Utah, United States, and will now make the leap to Europe.
This young winger, with great abilities, received his sports training at Club Real Quibdó, a club he joined at the age of ten, and was part of the Chocó national team in 2015 and 2018, and the Millonarios club.
Gómez Hinestroza is said to be ready to join Stade de Rennes, one of the classic teams in French football. He also beat fellow Chocó native Yaser Asprilla, who ultimately failed to make it to the Ligue.
Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the signing and agreement between Real Salt Lake and Stade de Rennes for 10.5 million euros, which could rise to 14 depending on certain variables, plus a 15% resale clause. A big bet for the French in this European league.
It is undoubtedly a great move for the Colombian midfielder in terms of his future career, considering that he is only 21 years old. But the other beneficiary is Millonarios, who according to sources will receive 2.8 million euros for the sale and could receive a little more in variables that will depend on the fulfillment of certain objectives.
This is how Carlos Andrés Gómez fared in the MLS in the United States
Since his arrival in 2023 to the MLS, Gómez quickly earned a place in Real Salt Lake’s starting 11, so much so that in two years he played more than 65 games with 15 goals and 15 assists, being protagonists in national and international matches.
The departure of the native of Quibdó, Chocó, became a reference point for Real Salt Lake fans who regretted the news, as they considered the player to be one of the best in his position in the entire MLS.