Atletico Nacional wonderkid attracting Liverpool interest
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Reports from Colombia have asserted that Liverpool are showing interest in an Atletico Nacional wonderkid. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool appears to be widening the net in South America again, and this time the radar has locked onto Medellín and one of Atlético Nacional’s most exciting teenagers.Colombian journalist Alexis Rodríguez has reported that Liverpool are “keeping tabs” on Matias Lozano, a17‑year‑old midfielder currently breaking through at Atlético Nacional.The suggestion is that the Reds have added him to their South American watchlist rather than moving immediately, a classic early‑stage monitoring step that allows the club to track his development, minutes and price over the coming months.For now, it is about gathering information and building relationships, but the fact a Premier League giant is already being linked at this stage underlines how highly rated Lozano is in scouting circles.Lozano is an attacking midfielder who plays primarily for Atlético Nacional’s U20s but has already been promoted to the first‑team environment.
Born in Medellín in 2008, he operates mainly in central areas, linking play and arriving in the box from deep. He is under contract with Nacional until at least the end of 2026.The big headline moment of his young career came in March 2026, when he made his professional debut in Liga BetPlay for Atlético Nacional and promptly scored with a header in a 3–0 win as he came off the bench.Across his early senior outings this year, he has logged a handful of appearances, just over 80 minutes and one goal, while also featuring for Colombia’s U17s.The teenager is currently signed with Noss Football Agency, a group that specialises in South American players and also has Juan Cuadrado and Yerry Mina on their books.The agent of Arne Slot, Rafaela Pimenta, said earlier this week that there would be plenty of changes at Anfield over the summer, and perhaps a recruiting pipeline in South America is part of that.From a Liverpool perspective, Lozano ticks several of the boxes the club traditionally looks for in a developmental signing.
He is already playing above his age group for both club and country, suggesting strong mentality and adaptability.#CortitasYalPie llega gracias a @WplayColombiaJG CUADRADO Un equipo 🇺🇸, uno 🇧🇷 y dos 🇨🇴 interesados. Su contrato con Pisa termina en Junio y deberá decidir si pone fin a su carrera o continuaMATÍAS LOZANO Liverpool 🏴 le hace seguimiento al volante de Nacional (17 años) pic.twitter.com/e3w8ApuP6P— Alexis Rodriguez (@alexisnoticias) May 7, 2026 Atletico Nacional Matias Lozano