 In 2005, he would leave Colombia for the first time in his career and join K-League side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.While with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors the Colombian striker had instant success and was regarded as a very exciting player.The following season he moved to the Newcastle Jets, who signed him a few days before the start of the 2006-07 season from K-League outfit Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.