Del Valle sells striker Angulo to Premier League and will be absent against Flamengo

Independiente del Valle, Flamengo’s opponent in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, announced the departure of one of its young promises. Striker Juan Riquelme Angulo, 18, was traded to English Premier League club Sunderland, in a transfer that took place at the end of the market window in Europe.

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With origins in the Ecuadorian club’s youth categories, Angulo made his professional debut in the current season, quickly attracting the interest of teams on the European continent. In the year 2026, he participated in 21 games in various competitions, contributing with six goals scored and three assists. His recent performance demonstrates the young athlete’s relevance to Del Valle’s attack, especially before such an important challenge.

The Sunderland team made the signing official on the last day of the transfer window in England. The negotiation takes place just a few days before the first clash between Del Valle and Flamengo in the Libertadores. Due to his departure, Angulo will not be able to defend the Ecuadorian team in the quarter-final games.

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Even with the absence, Independiente del Valle keeps the team’s top scorer in the Copa Libertadores in its squad. Paraguayan center forward Carlos González has already scored seven times in the competition and is considered one of the highlights of the team coached by Joaquín Papa.

The first clash between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle in the quarter-finals is scheduled for September 10, starting at 9:30 pm Brasília time. The match will be played at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium, located in Quito.

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The return game, which will decide who will qualify for the next phase, will take place on September 17th, at the same time, at 9:30 pm. The stage for this second duel will be the Maracanã Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro.