Uruguayan footballers Mauro Silveira and José María Giménez make moves

Uruguayan footballers are making significant moves in their respective leagues. Mauro Silveira, the 26-year-old goalkeeper, has established himself at Junior de Barranquilla in Colombia. After debuting at Montevideo Wanderers, Silveira joined the Colombian club in mid-2025 and has since secured two professional titles, noting the strong support from the local fans.

In Spain, José María Giménez is departing Atlético de Madrid after 13 seasons. The 31-year-old defender, who won five titles and played 382 matches for the club, has joined Deportivo de La Coruña on loan. The agreement includes a shared salary between the two clubs. Giménez has also extended his contract with Atlético until June 2029 to facilitate the financial terms of the loan move.