Grêmio officially signed the Colombian striker Joseph in Love26 years old, standout from Junior Barranquilla. The player is expected in Porto Alegre this Sunday (11) to undergo medical examinations and sign a contract valid for three seasons.
Below, check out the details about who the new tricolor reinforcement is and the amounts involved in the operation.
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Who is José Enamorado?
Elected the best player in the Colombian Championship (Clausura Tournament) in 2025, Enamorado is a winger known for his speed and individual dribbling ability.
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Technical Profile: He stands out for his “one-on-one” and versatility, being able to play both on the right and on the left, in addition to playing the role of playmaker (enganche).
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Recent Numbers: Last season for Junior Barranquilla, he played 53 matches, scored 11 goals and distributed 7 assists.
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Career: Born in Soledad (Colombia), he started at Orsomarso and played for traditional clubs such as Deportivo Cali, Independiente Santa Fé and Real Cartagena before becoming an idol at Junior, where he won two national titles (2023 and 2025).
LOVE IS OURS! 🇪🇪👏🏾 The new Tricolor striker arrives from Junior Barranquilla, the club where he had the best season of his career. Good luck with the three colors! Welcome to the Greatest of the South! Let’s go together!
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— Grêmio FBPA (@Gremio) January 10, 2026
Negotiation Values
To remove the athlete from Colombian football, Grêmio overcame the resistance of Junior Barranquilla, who held 60% of his economic rights (the other 40% belong to Real Cartagena).
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Investment: Tricolor will pay around 3 million dollars (approximately R$ 16.3 million at the current quote).
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Strategy: Initially, the club from Rio Grande do Sul tried to make an offer of 2.5 million dollars, but increased the amount to guarantee reinforcement, which was an express request from the coach. Luis Castro.
Enamorado arrives at a time of intense movement in the Grêmio market. In addition to the Colombian, the club is also waiting for the striker Tetêarriving from Panathinaikos, for exams on Monday. The board’s idea is to strengthen the squad for the Gauchão and Libertadores disputes, offering more speed options to the offensive sector after recent departures.
