EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Cantillana on the verge of signing with CD Palestino

Jonathan has been one of the national team’s most consistent performers



Football Palestine has learned that Jonathan Cantillana will sign with CD Palestino- if an agreement can be reached with his current club Ahli Al-Khaleel.


The Santiago born midfielder was part of the Palestino set up in 2014 making 16 appearances and scoring two goals in the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. In that time span, he also managed to play in four Copa Libertadores side for Los Arabes. 


Cantillana has had a successful spell for the national team since then. Notching five goals in 12 games for Al-Fida’i. 


Football Palestine can confirm that the player was held out of the Ahli Al-Khaleel’s Cup final win over Shabab Al-Khaleel in light of this potential move.


Should the move materialize, Cantiallana will be expected to help Palestino overcome Flamengo in the Round of 32 of the Copa Sudamericana.