Future Athletico striker scores goal in likely MLS farewell

After 16 minutes, Kerwin Vargas took advantage of the rebound and was very calm to cut the defender before scoring the goal. In the current season, the striker has already scored four goals and provided three assists in 18 matches. Since arriving at Charlotte in 2022, the Colombian has scored 22 goals and 12 assists.

After the match, the striker spoke out about the future, but already spoke in a farewell tone to the fans. “I can’t answer [sobre a saída para o Athletico]but I believe that now I am here and focused”, he said.

“I want to thank them [torcedores]. Their support the entire time, 90 minutes of supporting us, was incredible. The truth is, I’m going to miss them a lot.”said Kerwin Vargas.

Kerwin Vargas will be the 3rd biggest signing in Athletico’s history

Athletico invested heavily to sign striker Kerwin Vargas. The transaction costs around US$4 million (around R$20.3 million at current prices).

The numbers place Vargas as the third biggest signing in red and black history. Only Kevin Viveros, acquired for 5 million dollars, around R$28.9 million, from Atlético Nacional, from Colombia, and Vitor Roque, currently at Palmeiras and signed for R$24 million in 2022, are ahead of the eighth Colombian in the red and black squad.

In addition to the figures, Furacão also surpassed the competition from Pachuca e Necaxateams from Mexico who also showed interest in the player. At just 24 years old, the Colombian fits Athletico’s profile and is a potential name for resale in the coming years.

To date, Furacão has officially announced four signings. Colombian striker Jorge Rivaldo, right-back Gilberto Moraes and defender Dantas, as well as defender Bruno Baldini, who was initially integrated into the under-20 team. With this, Vargas is the club’s fifth signing in mid-2026 and the tenth of the season — Gilberto dos Santos, Luiz Gustavo, Jadson and Juan Portilla arrived at the beginning of the year.