Official: Philadelphia Union Announce Loan Of Carlos Valdes To Independiente Santa Fe

The Philadelphia Union, after weeks of speculation and reports in the Colombian and Uruguayan media about a deal, announced a loan of Valdes to Santa Fe. According to Major League Soccer and Union team policy, the terms of the loan, including any potential purchase option or agreed upon transfer fee, were not released.

Independiente Santa Fe Officially Announce Carlos Valdes Loan

The Liga Postobon first half champions declared the signing as a step forward in their hunt for a league crown and a deep run in Copa Libertadores.

MLS, Philadelphia Union Reportedly Okay Carlos Valdes Loan To Santa Fe

The one year loan would include a purchase option for the Colombian club, according to El Tiempo.

El Pais: Deportivo Cali Coach Rules Out Carlos Valdes Loan Move

The Cali based club reportedly entered the Carlos Valdes sweepstakes yesterday, yet appear to already have removed themselves from a chance at bringing in the defender.

Reports: Nacional No Longer In For Carlos Valdes

The Uruguayan club will instead invest in the services of a different Colombian defender.

Report: Deportivo Cali Enters Carlos Valdes Transfer Race

Colombian news outlet Futbol Red reported that Deportivo Cali has also declared their interest in acquiring Carlos Valdes.

Union: Three Offers Received For Valdes, No Deal Accepted

A confirmation by the Philadelphia Union of Carlos Valdes transfer negotiations is yet another interesting twist in the possible loan situation.

Colombian Reports: Carlos Valdes Will Go To Santa Fe On One Year Loan

The Philadelphia Union's current captain is set to return to Colombia to play with his former team, Santa Fe, in the Copa Libertadores and Liga Postobon for a year, according to reports out of Colombia.

Reports: Carlos Valdes Will Start The Preseason With Santa Fe While Waiting For MLS Decision

The Philadelphia Union captain is set to spend at least part of January with Santa Fe, in Colombia, before the team and Major League Soccer make a decision on a possible six month loan.

Rumors: Carlos Valdes Loan Deal To Santa Fe Dead? Pekerman Recommends Him To Boca Juniors

The Carlos Valdes loan saga has changed almost every day and Jorge Ramos' revelation that Jose Pekerman, Colombian National Team head coach, had suggested the services of Carlos Valdes to Boca Juniors was just another interesting twist.

Rueda: Carlos Valdes Loan To Santa Fe Is For Six Months Or It Won't Happen

Colombian journalist Diego Rueda tweeted that the Carlos Valdes loan deal would send the defender to Santa Fe for six months, or it won't happen.

Reports: Carlos Valdes And Santa Fe Await Union Permission After Agreeing On Loan Deal

Reports out of Colombia have indicated that Valdes has chosen to pursue a loan with his former club Santa Fe in order to keep in form and provide Jose Peckerman, the Colombian head coach, with a reason to select him for any friendlies prior to the start of the 2013 Major League Soccer regular season.

Colombia's 2-0 Win Over Paraguay Another Solid National Team Game For Carlos Valdes

A 2-0 win over Paraguay put Colombia into a prime position to advance through South American qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. Carlos Valdes was at the center of it all in defense.

Valdes Confirmed In Colombia's World Cup Qualifying Starting XI Against Paraguay

Carlos Valdes was confirmed to be in Colombia's 2014 World Cup qualifying starting lineup against Paraguay by journalists in the country.

Valdes "Very Happy to Come Back" to Colombian National Team

"[I'm] very happy to come back, [and have] a lot of positive attitude to give back the country its confidence," the Colombian national team's twitter account quoted Valdes as saying.

Valdes Flies to Spain, Other Events Leave Shortened Roster for Union