Atlético’s new signing, Kevin Castaño arrives at Galo motivated to begin a new chapter in his career. At 25 years old, the Colombian midfielder brings international experience, appearances for his national team, and the desire to make the most of this opportunity at the club to show his full potential.
His arrival in Belo Horizonte represents a special moment for Kevin. After playing for teams in different countries and going through important experiences in football, he finds at Atlético a new challenge and a fan base eager to closely see the football that took him to the biggest stages of his career.
And the Colombian arrives knowing exactly what he wants to deliver.
“I want to give the best of myself, hold nothing back. I want to give my best for this great club and do my part so that all my teammates can keep growing and so that the club can achieve important things,” he said.
What Kevin can offer
On the pitch, Castaño defines himself as an intense, dynamic, and involved player. With the ball, he highlights his aggressiveness in joining plays, his passing reliability, and his ability to contribute to the team’s build-up.
“I’m a player who, with the ball, is very aggressive, very intense. I can bring a lot of dynamism, a lot of security, always a good pass,” he explained.
The experience he has built throughout his career is also one of the new signing’s strengths. Kevin has already played in Colombian, Russian, Mexican, and Argentine football, experiencing different styles of play and competitive environments.
In 2026, he also had the opportunity to represent Colombia at the World Cup, an experience he considers important for his professional development.
Now, all that experience will be at Galo’s service.
“I’ve come to give the best of myself. Hold nothing back, give my best to this great club, and do my part so that all my teammates can keep growing,” he reinforced.
A special opportunity
His arrival at Atlético also carries important meaning for Kevin. At River Plate, the midfielder fulfilled one of his biggest childhood dreams: wearing the shirt of the Argentine club, a wish that was also shared by his family.
That spell, however, left him with the feeling that he could have shown even more. Now, Castaño sees Galo as an opportunity to begin a new story and show, on the pitch, everything he believes he is capable of doing.
Atlético’s stature and the strength of the Massa increased his motivation for this new challenge.
“I’m very happy to be here, very happy to be at this great club. I want to give the best of myself to defend this club’s colors,” he said.
Ready for the challenge
Used to different styles of football, Kevin also arrives prepared for the intensity of the Brazilian schedule. The Colombian says he is in good physical condition and ready for the run of matches.
“We know Brazilian football is very competitive, very dynamic. It’s an intense schedule, but I’m doing well, I’m physically well prepared. I’ve been training very well and I want to give my best for this great club,” he said.
Off the pitch, Kevin also finds in his family one of the main foundations for this new stage. His father, for example, who played a key role in his development since childhood in Itagüí, continues to closely follow his journey.
Now, Castaño wants to turn motivation into performance and build a special relationship with the Massa.
With international experience, a willingness to work, and the promise to give everything on the pitch, Kevin begins his journey at Atlético determined to seize the opportunity and make this new phase a remarkable chapter in his career.
Kevin Duván Castaño Gil – Kevin Castaño
Date of birth: 09/29/2000Age: 25 years oldPlace of birth: Itagüí, ColombiaHeight: 1.79 mPosition: MidfielderPreferred foot: RightPrevious club: River Plate
CAREER PATH
Águilas Doradas – ColombiaCruz Azul – MexicoKrasnodar – RussiaRiver Plate – ArgentinaAtlético – Brazil
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🏆 Russian Champion – 2025Krasnodar
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