Overview

• Colombia’s federation confirmed Serna’s first senior selection for matches against Mexico and Canada, with the player already in camp in Texas.
• Serna acknowledged past contact from Peru but said representing Colombia was always his priority.
• His inclusion follows a productive spell at Fluminense, where goals and assists in the Brasileirao and Copa Sudamericana raised his profile.
• He arrived early to the national-team setup, expressed gratitude for the opportunity, and said he aims to make the most of it with the World Cup in mind.
• The 27-year-old rose from Peru’s Cultural Santa Rosa and ADT to Alianza Lima before a move to Fluminense reported at over $2 million for 70% of his rights, with sell-on stakes retained by Alianza and ADT.