When the South American winger opened about his “dream” to play in Europe, he named Newcastle United as a club he “really likes”.
Marino Ginestrosa may not be a common name outside of his home country of Colombia, but he already has a well-traveled career at just 22 years old.
Following spells in Brazil, Mexico and the US, the forward returned to his hometown with Atletico Nacional last year.
His club is on the course to qualify for the Koparibatadores knockout round (who won in 2016), and speaking after recent domestic equipment, he revealed his desire to test himself in European football, and perhaps St. James’ Park.
Hnestroza told reporters (via Juan Pablo Rúa Jiménez): “if I win this, my dream teeth In play in Europe, and people I’ll do it Become happy because I left an important mark if we win Libertador. I Really Like Newcastle United football club in Premier league. “
Will Hinestrosa be Newcastle’s next Asprila?
The 22-year-old has eight times in Atletico Nacional’s 47 games, earning four goals and five assists this season. Both the Coparibatadores and the Colombian League run on a calendar year basis rather than the typical August 5 cycle in Europe.
If his club can make much progress in major South American tournaments, he can give him the perfect springboard to travel through the Atlantic over the next 12 months, as he did for wolf midfielder Andre Trindade after starring Fulminence in the 2023 Libertadores victory.
Ginestrosa may want to follow in the footsteps of famous figures from his hometown that have become a fan favorite in Newcastle.
St. James’ Park, in the form of Jorington and Bruno Guimaré, already has South American conditions. This could help a 22-year-old to settle down if they join Magpies in the near future.
Will Newcastle move for Ginestrosa in the future?
Whether Newcastle actively pursues Hinestrosa (as he does with Liam Dellup) has yet to be seen, his short-term focus appears to be focusing on lasers on Atletico Nacional’s Copa Libertador’s campaign.
Magpies will also need to appoint a new sports director after Paul Mitchell leaves suddenly.
Nevertheless, his comments may intrigued the interest of the Tyneside hierarchy if they had leaned towards a sharp left field dive from South America.