Daniel Muñoz confessed all the teams in which he was rejected: today he shines in Crystal Palace | Colombians abroad

Daniel Muñoz He is one of the Colombian soccer players with the highest price and outstanding season in Europe in this 2024/2025. The right side has just made history with the Crystal Palace, as he was crowned FA cop championthe first major title of the London team, and its influence on the team is manifest.

That is why Muñoz, undisputed holder in the Colombian National Team, Sounds like one of the players to move in the signing marketbecause great teams from England would be interested in signing it.

Crystal Palace would be willing to negotiate Muñoz by a figure close to the 30 million euros.

This Monday, May 26, Muñoz Mejía will turn 29. And he can't believe everything he has achieved in a career that has barely been 8 years debuted at 21 in golden eagles. Then It earned two minimum wagesand barely exceeded one million pesos per month; Today, its annual income is approximately 2.73 million euros.

Daniel is also surprised Seeing that his insistence was fruitful, then From the age of 16 he looked for an opportunity that seemed elusive. Even he I doubt to be a professional footballer and even thought to go to the United States to work Already sought a future, like thousands of immigrants who wanted to fulfill the 'American dream'.

Daniel Muñoz revealed that he was tested in more than 7 teams from several continentsand that it seemed that life was not going to allow him to be a professional footballer. In an intimate chala with 'Machine 287'on his YouTube page, the side confessed his journey looking for a chance.

“At 16 years I saw that the colleagues I started (in Arcos Zaragoza), went to professional teams or were in Selection Antioquia or Colombia. I was staying, I didn't go to any selection; Only Futsal's, but I never received a call from football”Muñoz recalled.

The one born in Amalfi, Antioquia, decided to go to Mexicoseduced by an agent. “I had a test in Atlas and then in Blue cross; In Cruz Azul it went very well, but I was a minor and I had to wait a year to sign a contract. I met Amaranto Perea therethat helped me a lot; also with Teófilo Gutiérrezthey treated me very well. ”

Daniel did not stay in Mexico, but he didn't lower his arms either. These tests in the first two teams motivated him to continue rolling around the world: “I was in the spring of Udinese (Italy); It helped me there Luis Muriel. I also went to Spain, to ray Majadahondathat at that time I was in third and could not make professional contracts. ”

“I returned to Colombia very frustrated. I just wanted a chance. I was already 18 years old and I told my mother that I was going to work in the United States, but I denied the visa”, Said the coffee side.

In addition to the two Mexican teams and both in Europe, Muñoz went to Total Socceran Antioquia League team; There he played first C and Sub-20. He was close to going to Independent Medellínbut his love for National Atléticoof which he has always been a fan; There he tested, but he regretted and did not return.

In Colombia he went through Atlético Huila, Tolima Sports, Equity. In Brazil it was tested in Corinthians… In all he was rejected.

Finally, at 21 he found the opportunity in Golden Eagles; Pedro Sarmiento It was the coach who gave him the opportunity to reach the professional team, and then Néstor Otero He confirmed that trust.

Then he fulfilled the dream of playing in the team of his loves, National Atléticoand then jump to Europe: first the Belgium Genk And now to Crystal Palace from England.

Now, the player who was rejected in more than seven teams, is one of the most wanted players in his position, and could make another jump in his career.

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