Milton Casco says goodbye to River after a decade and will have his first international experience

After more than ten years defending River's jersey, Milton Casco will embark on a new path in his career. The 37-year-old full-back, a key piece in Marcelo Gallardo's teams and a symbol of a glorious era for Millonario, agreed to join Atlético Nacional from Colombia, a club where he will arrive as a free agent and will sign for one season.

The news was reported in advance by journalist Germán García Grova, who indicated that the player will join the Verdolaga side once his vacation ends. Although Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Newell's Old Boys, clubs where he previously played, showed interest in bringing him back, Casco chose to experience his first international spell after 16 years of a career in Argentine soccer.

Beyond this farewell, the defender could meet again with the Núñez club sooner than expected. Verdolaga will play the preliminary round of the Copa Sudamericana against Millonarios and, if it advances, there is a possibility that it will face River at some stage of the tournament.

Casco's numbers at River

El Chanchi, as he is nicknamed, arrived at Millonario on September 9, 2015, acquired for USD 3 million for 85% of his rights, after a failed transfer attempt to Olympique de Marseille. With the red sash he played 316 matches, in which he scored five goals, provided 24 assists, received 67 yellow cards and was sent off twice.

Regarding titles, the full-back won 13 trophies: Copa Libertadores (2018), Recopa Sudamericana (2016 and 2019), Liga Profesional (2021 and 2023), Copa Argentina (2016, 2017 and 2019), Supercopa Argentina (2017, 2019 and 2023) and Trofeo de Campeones (2021 and 2023).

Meanwhile, his consistent playing time allowed him to become the player with the longest uninterrupted run of appearances at the club so far this century. A career marked by consistency and longevity, which now opens its final chapter away from home.