After James, Nacional go after another Colombia international

After the signing of James Rodríguez, Atlético Nacional says it isn’t slowing down and is now pursuing another Colombia international World Cup player: left-back Deiver Machado. The 33-year-old, who is a product of the club’s academy, is currently a free agent after ending his stint at Nantes in France. Atlético Nacional’s leadership is considering bringing him back from Chocó, citing his career at clubs including Genk, Toulouse, and Lens, and pointing to his participation with Colombia at the 2026 World Cup. However, the deal faces a major obstacle abroad: Rodina Moscow is also interested in signing Machado and has financial backing that could complicate Colombia’s hopes.