Orlando City have today confirmed the departure of Nicolás Rodríguez to Atlético Nacional on a year-long loan.
“This move gives Nico the opportunity to earn consistent playing time while also opening up one of our U-22 Initiative spots for [this season]," said Ricardo Moreira on the club's official website. "We believe this is a great chance for him to further his development at a Colombian giant, while providing us more flexibility for our roster."
The Liga BetPlay Dimayor side also possess an option to buy should they be the impressed with the 21-year-old's performances this season, with Orlando retaining a future sell-on percentage if activated.