Diego Meloni: "We want the lads to feel proud wearing our shirt" | OneFootball

The representative of the Culture and Museum Subcommittee of Club Atlético Colón highlighted the change in institutional openness under the new management and detailed the projects to strengthen the sense of belonging in the youth divisions.

In a conversation with ADN on Radio Gol 96.7, Diego Meloni shared the progress of a key week for the Sabalero identity. After years of trying to integrate into the daily work at the grounds, the subcommittee finally received approval from the management and the youth coordinator to work directly with the young residents.

A New Era at the June 4 Grounds

Meloni emphasized the willingness of president Víctor Godano and, especially, the initiative of the youth coordinator, Alejandro Russo. According to him, it was Russo himself who proposed that the Culture Subcommittee and the Veterans Group actively engage in the daily lives of the boys.

“It’s the first time a coordinator gets involved and invites us. For us, it was an outstanding issue to be able to work at the grounds,” Meloni noted, highlighting that the goal is to “dress” the Victoria residence with the club’s history and its great idols so that the kids feel immersed in the red and black identity.

The Sense of Belonging as a Central Theme

One of the strongest points of the interview was the need to create a genuine bond between the youth and the institution. Meloni compared the attachment achieved by clubs like Newell’s or Rosario Central, where players often return after their careers abroad, and lamented that this is challenging in Santa Fe.

“We want them to understand that wearing our jersey should be a source of pride for them and not just a stepping stone to another institution,” he emphasized. To achieve this, they propose monthly activities, literary workshops (like the one planned with César Carignano), and historical tours of the Brigadier López Stadium.

The Museum and Key Dates on the Horizon

Meloni confirmed that the Museum and Archive project is still underway with the support of José Alonso and the board of directors. He also announced that important celebrations are already envisioned for the month of May:

Jersey Contest

Regarding the apparel, the importance of the designs reflecting history and popular sentiment was emphasized. The subcommittee's work aims precisely to ensure that the fan’s “DNA” is present in every cultural and sporting aspect of the club, including the symbols that the boys wear in each match.

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