Carlos Valdes

The Philadelphia Union, after weeks of speculation and reports in the Colombian and Uruguayan media about a deal, announced a loan of Valdes to Santa Fe. According to Major League Soccer and Union team policy, the terms of the loan were not revealed.

The Liga Postobon first half champions declared the signing as a step forward in their hunt for a league crown and a deep run in Copa Libertadores.

The one year loan would include a purchase option for the Colombian club, according to El Tiempo.

The Cali based club reportedly entered the Carlos Valdes sweepstakes yesterday, yet appear to already have removed themselves from a chance at bringing in the defender.

The Uruguayan club will instead invest in the services of a different Colombian defender.

Colombian news outlet Futbol Red reported that Deportivo Cali has also declared their interest in acquiring Carlos Valdes.

A confirmation by the Philadelphia Union of Carlos Valdes transfer negotiations is yet another interesting twist in the possible loan situation.

The Philadelphia Union's current captain is set to return to Colombia to play with his former team, Santa Fe, in the Copa Libertadores and Liga Postobon for a year, according to reports out of Colombia.

The Philadelphia Union captain is set to spend at least part of January with Santa Fe, in Colombia, before the team and Major League Soccer make a decision on a possible six month loan.

The Carlos Valdes loan saga has changed almost every day and Jorge Ramos' revelation that Jose Pekerman, Colombian National Team head coach, had suggested the services of Carlos Valdes to Boca Juniors was just another interesting twist.