Breaking news: José Neris leaves Colón after contract dispute

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·16 February 2026

Breaking news: José Neris leaves Colón after contract dispute

Predio 4 de Junio was the scene of a high-impact episode this morning. Uruguayan striker José Neris showed up to practice accompanied by a notary public to officially record his situation and, based on a formal notice sent last Saturday, officially announced that he considers himself dismissed. According to Radio Gol, this decision marks a complete breakdown between the player and the club’s management, citing a series of breaches that he considers “unsustainable.”

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The conflict escalated after the player was prevented from participating in football activities with the rest of the squad, being separated to do individual exercises. According to the player, this measure, combined with other factors, constitutes an “ineffective occupation” and a marginalization that harms his professional career and market value.

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In the legal notice presented, Neris detailed the reasons that led him to make this drastic decision, focusing particularly on his absence from the pitch:

Not being called up for the first official match: The player highlights as the main reason the fact that he was not selected for the championship debut, despite being physically fit and available to the coaching staff.
Sporting marginalization: He claims that the club forced him to train in isolation to push for a transfer, affecting his specific physical preparation.
Unpaid wages: The failure to pay his monthly salaries owed up to today.
Damage to professional dignity: He mentions public statements by the club president and behaviors that affected his public image.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.