Chimy Ávila finds a team

The forward Ezequiel ‘Chimy’ Ávila He returns to Argentina and leaves Spanish football, where he has been a protagonist in the clubs in which he played, Huesca, Osasuna and Betisfor the last nine seasons.

Independent of Avellanedaknown as ‘King of Cups’ – for the seven Copa Libertadores titles he holds -, made it official in the last hours His signing until December 2028, leaving behind nine years of experience in Spain.

“Ezequiel Ávila is an Independiente player! The forward arrives free after a last spell at Betis in Spain and has already signed a contract until December 2028. Now with everything, Chimy!”, ‘Rojo’ published on his social networks, welcoming the 32-year-old footballer from Rosario.

Charismatic, with a strong character, speed and nose for goal, the Rosario attacker, who started in the youth academy Boca Juniors and made his professional debut in Federal Shooting before moving on Saint Lawrencearrived in Spanish football in August 2017 on loan to Huescawith which he achieved promotion to the First Division.

He renewed the loan for one more season and made his debut in the highest category of Spanish football, with ten goals after debuting his scoring record against the Athleticwhich allowed him to make a name for himself and sign in Osasunain which he grew exponentially and only two very serious knee injuries could stop him, a torn anterior cruciate ligament on the left in January 2020 and another on the right nine months later.

After four and a half seasons at the Navarrese club, in January 2024 he joined the Betiswith whom he was never able to earn the status of undisputed starter, but with whom he savored the fact of playing in European competitions, becoming runner-up in the Conference in 2024 – although he did not play in the final against Chelsea -.

Medical recognition passed

Now, after passing the relevant medical examination with the club from the province of Buenos Aires, he returns to Argentine football for the final stretch of his sporting career.

Independent has just experienced a change of course, since his coach, Gustavo Quinteroswas fired and has been replaced by the Brazilian naturalized Uruguayan Jason Vierawith which a change of course is intended.

The ‘Rojo’ was eliminated in the round of 16 of the Argentine Cup and currently occupies third place in Group A of the Clausura Tournament. In the Annual Table, it remains ninth, still fighting for qualification positions for international competitions.