Shining in Argentine football, dreaming of playing for Millonarios
Jhohan Romaña is a key player for San Lorenzo de Almagro, where he has established himself as one of the most solid and consistent center-backs in Argentine football, playing for one of the country's biggest teams.
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The Colombian defender, born in Apartadó, began his career at Independiente Medellín, but barely played a few minutes for the team.
At a young age, he emigrated to Paraguayan football, where he defended the jersey of Guaraní, and after a stint at Austin FC in the MLS, he returned to Paraguay to play for Olimpia.
Finally, in 2024, he landed at San Lorenzo, where he has settled and is now a reference point for the team.
Romaña's pending debt: playing for Millonarios
In an interview with Gol Caracol, at the Nuevo Gasómetro, the player assured that his dream is to play for Millonarios, his father's team.
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"I have two teams. Obviously, with Medellín, I have a thorn in my side that I could have given more and consolidated myself there. But if you ask me today: Millonarios for my dad".
"It's a dream that my old man has, and I hope God gives me the opportunity and the time to fulfill that promise and that dream that he and I have" he assured.
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