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Nacional welcomes Cardozo Lucena
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Nacional welcomes Cardozo Lucena

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguayan football club Nacional has announced the signing of experienced midfielder Ángel Cardozo Lucena, 31, who joins from Rubio Ñu.
  • Cardozo Lucena, a product of Libertad's youth system, is Nacional's third winter transfer market signing, following midfielders Jordan Federico Santacruz and defender Rodrigo Melgarejo.
  • The player cited a financial disagreement at Rubio Ñu and was attracted by the academic project led by Argentine coach Víctor Bernay.

Paraguayan club Nacional has welcomed Ángel Cardozo Lucena, a seasoned midfielder, to its squad. The 31-year-old joins the Academia after his second stint with Rubio Ñu, bolstering Nacional's midfield options.

Cardozo Lucena, who developed his skills in the youth ranks of Libertad, expressed his motivation for the move, citing a financial difference with Rubio Ñu as a factor. He was reportedly swayed by the 'academic project' presented by the club's Argentine coach, Víctor Bernay.

This signing marks Nacional's third acquisition during the current winter transfer window. He follows the arrivals of fellow midfielder Jordan Federico Santacruz, 30, and central defender Rodrigo Melgarejo, 24. Cardozo Lucena brings a wealth of experience, having previously played for Libertad and Cerro Porteño, and also had an international spell in Argentina with Colón de Santa Fe.

Welcome to the Academy, Pika!

— NacionalThe club's official statement welcoming Ángel Cardozo Lucena.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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