Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is reportedly finalizing plans to visit Colombia to attend a decisive match for Inter de Bogota, the football club’s sporting director, Salvatore Simeone, confirmed Wednesday.
Reynolds, a co-owner of the team, has taken a keen interest in the club’s recent institutional growth and dramatic performance turnaround, which has seen the side rise from the bottom of the league to become a legitimate title contender.
The “Deadpool” star’s involvement follows a radical rebranding of the team formerly known as La Equidad. Under the leadership of Simeone, the club has implemented an international management model inspired by the English Premier League, prioritizing professional scouting and strict budgetary discipline.
This approach has yielded immediate results; after finishing last in both tournaments in 2025, Internacional de Bogota currently sits in fourth place in the Liga BetPlay and recently enjoyed a stint as league leader during a nine-game unbeaten streak.
The club’s success is anchored by high-profile recruitment and a robust talent pipeline. Sporting officials highlighted the signing of Ian Poveda, a winger formerly of Manchester City and Leeds United, as a landmark moment for Colombian football.
Poveda reportedly made a significant financial sacrifice to join the Bogota project, viewing it as an opportunity to reconnect with his family and regain the attention of the Colombian national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle.
Ryan Reynolds’ team Inter de Bogota is about to complete the sale of a player to Manchester City
Beyond veteran recruitment, the club’s scouting department is nearing a historic financial windfall. Negotiations are currently underway for the sale of a young prospect known as Moncada to Manchester City. The deal, which could exceed 4 million euros, would represent a record-breaking transaction for the institution and a validation of Simeone’s data-driven scouting methods.
Reynolds is expected to accompany the squad during a defining match either later this year or in early 2027 as the club seeks to solidify its place among South America’s elite organizations.
The buzz surrounding the club comes at a time of high tension for global football. While Inter de Bogota thrives, the international scene remains volatile following Iran’s recent announcement that it will boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to ongoing military conflicts with the United States and Israel.
Against this backdrop, the arrival of a global icon such as Reynolds provides a significant boost to the profile of the Colombian domestic league.