F.C. København og Club Guarani enige om Santander

F.C. Copenhagen sign Federico Santander

Federico Santander and Club Guarani have had great success in the Copa Libertadores where they have eliminated Brazilian giants Corinthians and Argentine champions Racing Club on their way to the semi-finals.

 F.C. Copenhagen have seen Santander in action several times:

- He has all the qualities needed to succeed as a striker in F.C. Copenhagen where the pressure is high. He has already been in big clubs in Europe and South America and he appeared very mature when we visited him for a week in Paraguay. He is very eager to join us and it is not only the player but also the personality that appeals to us, says manager Ståle Solbakken.

Federico Santander has scored six goals so far in the Copa Libertadores and has been a target for several clubs in South America and Europe.

- He is a big and powerful striker with a very good kick. While we have scouted him, he has also proven to do well in tight spaces on the pitch. He can play alone up front but he can also join forces with our other offensive players, says Ståle Solbakken.

Federico Santander has signed a five year-contract and will wear jersey no. 19, and F.C. Copenhagen and Club Guarani have agreed that he will join F.C. Copenhagen when Club Guarani are out for the Copa Libertadores. The semi-finals against River Plate will be played on July 15th and 22nd, and the final on August 5th.


Player facts:
Name: Federico Santander
Born: June 4th 1991
Height: 187 cm
Former clubs: Club Guarani (Paraguay), Racing Club (Argentine), Toulouse (France) and Tigre (Argentine).
Internationals: 6 for Paraguay.