Andrés Yllana keen on Franco García, talks with Colón put on hold | OneFootball

Andrés Yllana returned to the scene in Primera Nacional and has already started to leave his mark. The former Colón coach kicked off his tenure at the helm of San Martín de Tucumán with bold decisions, market moves, and choices that also have repercussions in Santa Fe, where the Sabalero remains attentive to certain specific situations. One of the first chapters of this new process featured Franco “Wachi” García as the protagonist.

Wachi García, with a better offer than Colón’s

Colón had made a concrete move for the player, and his departure from the “Ciruja” seemed set for Brigadier López. However, a better offer from San Martín changed the scenario and, at least for now, the player will remain in Tucumán, backed by the new project led by Yllana.

In that same context, another name remains on Colón’s radar: Franco García, a 27-year-old attacking midfielder who will become a free agent on December 31, once his contract with San Martín ends. During the 2025 season, he was a regular in the Tucumán team: he played 30 matches, scored five goals, and provided one assist, numbers that make him an interesting option to strengthen the attack from the second line.

García’s career includes stints at Racing de Córdoba, where he played 64 matches with seven goals and eight assists, and at Cobresal of Chile, where he accumulated 75 official appearances, ten goals, and eight assists. Experience, versatility, and competitive continuity are attributes that fit within the options Colón is considering for building its squad.

The 2026 model Yllana launched at San Martín (T)

Meanwhile, in Tucumán, Yllana has already activated the “2026 model”. The new cycle began with clear decisions: confirmed departures, assured continuities, and a possible sale that could generate significant income. The coach started a round of individual talks so that each player knows their situation for the immediate future.

In this context, Tomás García, the third goalkeeper of the professional squad, was informed that he will not be considered. The decision was communicated personally by the coach, as a sign of the direct style with which Yllana intends to organize the squad. The departures of Agustín Prokop, who is not in the technical plans, and Hernán Zuliani, who will return to Defensa y Justicia, the owner of his rights, after starting the contract termination process, were also confirmed.

Not all were farewells. The continuity of Guillermo Rodríguez, one of the most seasoned players last season, was confirmed, and in principle, Alan Cisnero and Aníbal Paz will also stay, pending some formal details. In addition, in a decision agreed upon by the management and coaching staff, Leonardo Monroy renewed his contract until December 2027, aiming to maintain a core group with medium-term projection.

The conclusion of this first set of decisions came with the case of Nahuel Banegas. The player will continue his career outside San Martín, and a formal offer from Tigre is expected, which would move forward for 80% of his rights, while the “Santo” would retain the remaining 20%. This operation would allow the Tucumán club to secure immediate income and, at the same time, keep a share for a future sale.

Thus, between departures, renewals, and ongoing negotiations, Andrés Yllana is beginning to shape his San Martín, while Colón keeps a close eye on a market that once again intertwines the paths of Santa Fe and Tucumán.

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