Nicolás Talpone set for Estudiantes (RC) return: football, finances | OneFootball

The transfer market for Colón has an unexpected protagonist: Nicolás Talpone. The midfielder, who arrived at the beginning of 2024 from Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, could return to the Córdoba club, which has submitted a formal loan offer for one season.

The reunion with Delfino and the carousel of names

The situation has a special twist. Iván Delfino, the coach who promoted his move to Santa Fe and who has just returned to Estudiantes after achieving promotion to the First Division with Colón, would look favorably on his return, although he has not made an explicit request.

At Colón, the football outlook for Talpone is complicated. Under the management of Ezequiel Medrán, the player is not a priority for the start of the Primera Nacional season. The starting spots in central midfield seem to be reserved for Ignacio Antonio and Matías Muñoz, and the recent addition of Federico Lértora increases the internal competition. Zahir Yunis is also fighting for a place, pushing Talpone further down the initial pecking order.

Divergences between sporting and financial considerations

Although Medrán values Talpone’s experience and consistency, considering him a reliable alternative, the club’s management is analyzing Estudiantes (RC)’s offer. The initial proposal was not convincing from a sporting perspective, as the idea was to keep the player.

However, the financial factor could be decisive. Talpone’s contract, after recent adjustments, is high for the club’s current budget and for a player who would not be a starter. Freeing up that salary would allow Colón to redirect resources to seek specific reinforcements. In this context, the name of Marcelo Eggel, an attacking midfielder from Deportivo Maipú, has come up.

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