Video | Álvaro Montero opened up and addressed the controversial statement by Gustavo Serpa, Millonarios' largest shareholder: "You don't go out to make mistakes."

Álvaro Montero left a huge void at Millonarios after his departure for Vélez Sarsfield in Argentina . The goalkeeper pushed to leave and pursue a new experience abroad that would allow him to play for the Colombian national team, although his time in Bogotá will always leave its mark on him.

Montero landed in Argentina after Vélez paid nearly $1.5 million for his services and six months after the departure of coach Alberto Gamero, who was instrumental in his arrival in Bogotá in 2022.

The Guajiro goalkeeper left an indelible mark by winning the 2023-I Betplay League, a Colombian Cup and a Super League with the Ambassador jersey, although he fell short in recent championships in which the dream was to win another star.

Through his social media, the goalkeeper born in El Molino bid farewell to the Millonarios fans and left a heartfelt message for a place that left its mark on him for life.

“Ambassador family... giants for their history, great for their fans, and grateful for their sense of belonging. Thank you, thank you, thank you. My family and I are eternally grateful because I felt it was my home, my house, and I defended it to the best of my ability at any moment. You were there, and for that, thank you,” the goalkeeper began.

"It's hard to write this message. That said, we continue on a new path. I wish the best for my friends, those friends your story left me, and I know we enjoyed those moments," he added.

Álvaro Montero gave an interview this Friday to ESPN Colombia and spoke about the controversial words that Gustavo Serpa , Millonarios ' majority shareholder, said at the time about the elimination last year after a draw against Pasto.

Montero didn't hide it and revealed that it hurt him, just like it did his teammates. "To say it wasn't our turn is to pretend. It was a situation we didn't share much, especially because we experienced everything there. Players don't go on the field to make mistakes or to do things differently."

"We discussed this situation as a group, accepted it, and protected ourselves. From then on, there was exponential growth among us," the Colombian national team goalkeeper told the aforementioned outlet.

Gustavo Serpa spoke at a club meeting about the elimination, and his comments against Falcao and several other players were leaked, sparking controversy in the country. "Do you think I'm responsible for Falcao not scoring on the three opportunities he had (in Pasto), or are we responsible for putting together a roster that finishes first in the reclassification? We are responsible for that, for being competitive."

"But we can't be held responsible for high-caliber players like Falcao , Leo Castro, Montero, and Juan Pablo Vargas not performing as expected in the last match. I'll answer for that," the executive said a few months ago.