Alfredo Morelos has agreed to make a permanent move to Nacional and they are desperate to sign him from Santos... despite the former Rangers striker's recent controversial off-field problems.
The ex-Ibrox hero was arrested on a drink driving charge in his Colombian homeland following an accident with a motorbike rider that left him with serious injuries.
However, Morelos' lawyers contested the breathalyser procedures after the arrest and claimed they were not valid.
Despite an original suspension, Morelos was not only allowed back into the team, but has scored in his last two games against Deportivo Pasto and Sante Fe.
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And Nacional president Sebastian Arango Botero, has confirmed they are desperate to turn his loan deal from the Brazilian club into a permanent deal.
He said: "Alfredo’s contract here expires on December 31. I have told him and I say it publicly, that we want to continue counting on him.
"He is a great person, with who we have a great relationship. We would like to be able to extend his stay at Nacional especially now that we are going to return to an international tournament next year.
"It is not a simple operation with Santos, but we hope to be able to achieve it.
"The player also wants to stay at Nacional, he is happy, his family is happy and we will do our best to keep him.”
Morelos netted 124 goals in 269 games for Rangers in a six-year spell.
