Athletico announces the first reinforcement for the 2024 season

The defender Mateo Gamarra23 years old, is the first reinforcement of the Athletico for the 2024 season. The defender was announced this Tuesday afternoon (19) and arrives at Furacão after three seasons at Olimpia, in Paraguay.

The Paraguayan, who has played for his country’s national team, signed a four-year contract with Furacão.

“I’m very happy. I want to thank everyone at Athletico Paranaense for welcoming me the way they welcomed me here. I felt very welcomed here. And that in itself made me have immense affection for the club”, said “Sergeant” , as he was known by Olimpia fans.

Revealed by Independiente FBC, Gamarra also wore the 12 de Octubre shirt. This is the first time that the defender will play outside his country. “I want to adapt as quickly as possible here to the club. Have the opportunity to be called up again”, he emphasizes.

At Athletico, Gamarra arrives to compete for position with Cacá, Kaique Rocha, Matheus Felipe, Pedro Henrique and Thiago Heleno.

According to information from the Paraguayan press, Athletico paid US$3.2 million (R$15.8 million) for 75% of the rights to defender Mateo Gamarra, who would take third place in the ranking of most expensive signing in Athletico’s history.

The expectation is now for the announcement of midfielder Romeo Benítez, 20 years old, who belongs to Guaraní. The player has already undergone medical examinations at CT do Caju and should be confirmed in the coming days.