After the rumors of a possible departure of Daniel Ruiz from Millonarios due to the interest of two teams in the FPC, the ‘Embajador’ team has made a decision. A few months ago, the Millonarios executives responded to the criticism received after being eliminated in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores and not qualifying for the final of the Colombian League II-2024, by hiring five players and considering the departure of some important names.
Millonarios had a tough season last semester, finishing last in Group E of the Copa Libertadores without achieving any victories, accumulating three draws and three losses in a group shared with Flamengo, Bolívar, and Palestino. Additionally, the ‘Embajador’ team failed to advance in the Colombian soccer quadrangulars, finishing in second place with the same points as Atlético Bucaramanga. Due to the current FPC champion’s sporting advantage, Millonarios could not reach the final.
Carlos Antonio Vélez mentioned that Millonarios will strengthen its squad but will also sell players. According to his investigations, no player in Millonarios is considered non-transferable, including Leo Castro, Mackalister, Montero, and Cataño. Players with valid contracts could be liquidated if a suitable offer is received. There were rumors about Daniel Ruiz leaving the team for Once Caldas, but this ultimately did not materialize.
In response to these rumors, Millonarios has made a decision regarding the future of the creative midfielder. During the ‘En La Jugada’ program on RCN Radio, Francisco Vélez revealed that both Atlético Bucaramanga and Once Caldas are interested in Daniel Ruiz. However, Guillermo Arango reported that Millonarios is not willing to let him go, and Once Caldas is the team with the most possibilities of signing him. Ruiz is under contract until December 31, 2025, and has previous experience abroad, playing for Brazil’s Santos, where he recorded two assists in 657 minutes played in 19 games.
An European team is also interested in signing Daniel Ruíz. According to Win Sports journalist Mariano Olsen, Dinamo Zagreb from Croatia is in talks with Daniel Ruíz’s agent to secure his signing. As of now, there has been no formal offer presented to Millonarios.
This interest from European clubs could potentially open up new opportunities for Daniel Ruiz to further his career and showcase his skills on an international stage. It remains to be seen how this situation will unfold and whether Ruiz will make a move to Europe in the near future. The Colombian midfielder’s talent and experience could prove to be a valuable asset for any team looking to strengthen their midfield.