Junior de Barranquilla considers Jorge Bava for coaching role

Junior de Barranquilla is evaluating options for a new technical director following recent poor results, including eliminations from the Liga BetPlay 2026-II, the Copa Colombia, and the Copa Libertadores. The club's board is reportedly divided between maintaining the current process or seeking a change.

Uruguayan coach Jorge Bava has emerged as a leading candidate, with negotiations said to be in an advanced stage. Bava has a significant professional history, including titles with Liverpool de Uruguay, Cerro Porteño, and Santa Fe in Colombia. Other names mentioned in the selection process include Sebastián Viera and Arturo Reyes, who is also being considered for a sporting manager role.

In related league developments, Atlético Nacional has secured its place in the 2027 Copa Libertadores via the annual classification table, becoming the second Colombian team to qualify alongside Junior de Barranquilla.