No progress: Colón still on edge over debt to Alberto Espínola | OneFootball

The situation surrounding Alberto Espínola continues to cause concern at Colón, as the financial dispute with the Paraguayan defender keeps the club in a state of institutional and sporting uncertainty. Since last Monday, Espínola has been in a position to file an injunction against Sabalero with FIFA, which could complicate future signings if the conflict is not resolved.

Although in recent days there have been rumors of a possible agreement, the reality is that there is still no formal understanding between the parties. The club’s management is still working on securing a loan from a major bank to be able to settle the outstanding payment. The debt amounts to 375,000 dollars plus 12,859,500 pesos, both sums carrying an annual interest rate of 5%, and the player initially rejected the option of payment in installments, demanding that the payment be made in a single disbursement.

The deadline set by FIFA expired on October 17, and if the ruling is not complied with, Colón would automatically be barred from registering players, a scenario that puts pressure on planning for the upcoming season. However, since the formal claim has not yet been filed, the club still has some room for negotiation.

Optimism in Santa Fe stems from Espínola’s willingness to resolve the situation and from the club’s efforts to pay what is owed. Next Monday, when FIFA updates its weekly report, it will become clear whether Colón is at risk of being sanctioned by the international body.

At the club’s headquarters, there is confidence that the negotiations can be finalized in the coming hours, thus avoiding a new financial and sporting conflict. Meanwhile, uncertainty persists, and with each passing day, the club’s directors remain on edge about how one of the most complex chapters of the season will be resolved.

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