The Argentine defender José Luis Palomino, an Atalanta player, tested positive for a surprise doping control for use of nandrolone. Sources of series A have informed the ANSA agency, as well as confirming that the defender has been suspended as a precautionary measure by the National Anti-Doping Court. The news comes just over two weeks before the start of a new Italian championship: his team will debut against Sampdoria on August 13th.

Palomino’s suspension was made official by a statement from the National Anti-Doping Tribunal: “By accepting the request proposed by the National Anti-Doping Prosecutor, the athlete José Luis Palomino (FIGC) was suspended as a precaution for violation of articles 2.1 and 2.2. The check was ordered by Nado Italia “.

A match of Atalanta

Palomino, born in San Miguel de Tucumán 32 years ago, made his debut among the San Lorenzo professionals and, after a brief spell with Argentinos, emigrated to European football. He crossed France and Bulgaria, but found his place in the world in Italy: since 2017 he has played for Atalanta, where he has played more than 200 games and has become an important piece in the defense of the Bergamo team.