Camilo Vargas has come to prominence in recent years in Mexican football, where he once again found the continuity that he lost in clubs such as Atlético Nacional or Argentinos Juniors, which also allowed him to start with the Colombia national team and with coach Nestor Lorenzo.
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The Coffee goalkeeper has already mapped out what will happen with his career in 2026, as there was concern in recent weeks that his contract with Atlas was about to expire, and he is 36 and on the verge of retiring as a professional, even amid rumors of a return to the BetPlay League.
Camilo Vargas has renewed his contract with Atlas Mexico for three years, ensuring it will run until the end of 2028. The official announcement, made on November 4, reinforces the Board of Directors’ commitment to maintaining stability in key positions facing the upcoming Liga MX tournaments.
The goalkeeper, born in Bogotá, arrived in Guadalajara on July 5, 2019 and has since He played 238 matches, accumulating more than 20,000 minutes In competitions such as Liga MX, Concacaf Champions League, League Cup, Campeones Cup and Liga MX Super Cup.
His arrival marked a relevant period in the team’s recent history, especially after his decisive performance in the penalty shootout that won the 2021 Apertura against Lyon, ending a 70-year drought without league titles for the club.
During his career with Atlas Club. Vargas was key to capturing the Liga MX championship twice in the 2021/2022 cycle And in winning the title of Champion of Champions. In addition, he has established himself as the foreigner with the most penalty saves in Liga MX history and the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets in Atlas history. These achievements earned him accolades such as the Spanish League’s Best Player Award and the Ballon d’Or for Best Goalkeeper.
In a press conference at the beginning of November, Vargas expressed his satisfaction with continuing with the club and highlighted the good relationship he maintains with the board: “My desire is to continue; in all these years I have had an open relationship with the board,” the goalkeeper said. The 36-year-old Colombian admitted that recent results have not been what he expected, but he appreciated the group’s ability to adapt to changes in training and new playing ideas.
The Bogotá native’s impact in Atlas and Liga MX has been widely recognised. His constant presence between the three sticks and his leadership in decisive moments They made him a reference in Mexican football. The club considers that renewing its contract is essential to maintain the strength of the sports project towards the final tournament in 2026.
At the international level, Camilo Vargas maintains his ambition to play in the 2026 World Cup as president of the Colombian national teamAfter being the starting goalkeeper in the qualifiers. His name continues to arouse interest in football, as there has been speculation about his possible return to local football, although the player himself made it clear weeks ago that his priority is to continue in the Atlas and compete at the highest level.
Vargas’ determination and sense of responsibility on the field were constant throughout his career. The Colombian goalkeeper commands leadership in the locker room and on the field, convinced that players’ decisions directly influence the direction of the team.