Watford are once again facing uncertainty over Jorge Cabezas Hurtado after the striker endured a frustrating loan spell in Colombia.
The 22-year-old joined Millonarios needing regular football and a chance to rebuild momentum. Instead, the move never properly got going.
Hurtado played only five matches for Millonarios. He totalled just 149 minutes and failed to register a goal or assist during his time there. For a forward trying to force his way back into the picture at Watford, those numbers are difficult to ignore.
The lack of involvement also helps explain the latest update coming from Colombia.
Loan spell failed to create momentum
Jorge Cabezas Hurtado arrived at Millonarios with an opportunity to relaunch his career. Instead, he struggled to establish himself in the squad rotation and never became an important attacking option.
The absence of goals or assists only increases doubts around what comes next.
Journalist Pipe Sierra reports Millonarios have already informed Watford they will not activate their purchase option for the striker. His agents are therefore searching for a new destination ahead of the summer transfer window.
Watford will now have to decide whether another loan is worth pursuing or whether a permanent departure would be the cleaner solution. The player still has age on his side, but this latest spell did little to strengthen his standing.
There is another important detail in Pipe Sierra’s report as well. The fact the player’s representatives are already looking for alternatives suggests there is limited confidence he will have a meaningful role at Vicarage Road next season.
What happens next
Jorge Cabezas Hurtado is still only 22 and there will likely be clubs willing to gamble on his potential. However, this latest loan failed to generate the progress Watford would have hoped for.
A fresh move elsewhere in South America or to a smaller European league now feels more realistic. Another temporary exit may suit all parties if Watford still believe regular minutes are the priority.
For now, though, the situation looks fairly straightforward. The Millonarios loan did not work, the purchase option will not be activated, and Watford are back searching for the next step in the striker’s career.
