After having played 28 matches wearing the Napoli jersey, Freddy Rincón was called by Jorge Valdano, then Real Madrid coach, to reinforce the midfield of the 'merengue' team.
It can be said that this was one of the most important moments in Freddy Rincón's career. The Colombian played for Real Madrid between 1995 and 1996, thus becoming the first Colombian to reach the merengue team.
For a cost of four million euros, at that time, Freddy Rincón arrived at Real Madrid. Valdano didn't last long leading the Colombian. Then, with the arrival of Arsenio Iglesias, the chances of the former Independiente Santa Fe footballer playing decreased. The Vallecaucano barely managed to score 21 matches, 13 of them as a starter, and managed to score a single goal.
After his time at Real Madrid, Rincón opened the door for other Colombians to reach the big clubs in Europe a few years later. Other national footballers such as Juan José Narváez, Rubén Darío González and James Rodríguez managed to wear the shirt of the team now led by Carlo Ancelotti.
After a year, Rincón left Real Madrid and returned to South America to wear the Palmeiras shirt. It should be noted that teams such as Corinthians, Santos, Cruzeiro, America and Santa Fe saw the 'Colosso' pass through their ranks.
In an interview with the AS newspaper in 2018, Freddy Rincón confessed that his time at Real Madrid was not all good.” Madrid is very difficult. Real Madrid's locker room is something that... I don't think there is a team in the world... They are difficulties, they are egos, pride, jealousy... That is, a series of things that are harmful to carrying a team forward”.
In the early hours of this Monday, April 11, the Colombian midfielder suffered a major accident in Cali after colliding with a MIO bus. It is currently in a critical and reserved condition.
After this, Real Madrid sent a message of encouragement to Freddy Rincón: “From Real Madrid C.F., all our strength and love for Freddy Rincón after the accident suffered today. A lot of encouragement and our hope that he will soon overcome this difficult time.”
“Freddy Rincón continues with advanced support measures, his condition is still very critical, his forecast has not changed for the time being, considering the delicate evolution he has been presenting. His prognosis is still very reserved,” said the specialist at the press conference.
“We will continue to implement all necessary measures to manage your situation. Let us hope, in accordance with their evolution, to give them additional relevant information,” he added. As they have explained from the clinic, the next medical report of the former Colombian footballer will take place around 3:30 in the afternoon.
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