Herrera confirms Ospina's departure from Atlante: 'He's not coming back'

Atlante coach Miguel Herrera has definitively stated that Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina will not be returning to the club. Herrera revealed that Ospina's ongoing elbow injury, which has troubled him since 2023, makes his return "very difficult." The coach expressed regret for the situation, noting Ospina's strong desire to play for Atlante.

Herrera praised Ospina for his honesty about his physical condition. "He was very sincere, I thank him very much for that. He stated that his arm bothered him a lot and that he was going to get treatment," Herrera said in a press conference. "I see it as very difficult, and that's why we brought in Jordan García." The coach added that he wished Ospina the best, acknowledging his integrity in not feigning fitness.

The "Piojo" Herrera made these remarks after Atlante's draw against Toluca in the fourth round of the Apertura 2026 tournament. He confirmed that the team's roster is now closed for the season. However, he noted that Atlante still has an unused foreign player slot, which they will only fill if absolutely necessary.

Despite Atlante's status as a newly promoted team in Mexico's top division, Herrera stressed that the team must remain competitive. "One thing is to be a team in formation and another is not to compete," he stated. "We are going to compete against everyone head-to-head, and we are going to try to win all the matches." He urged his players to give their all on the field, with the outcome to be assessed after the final whistle.