Budget vs hierarchy: why Colón ruled out signing Nahuel Barrios | OneFootball

In recent hours, the name Nahuel Barrios has stirred up a hornet’s nest in the Colón world. However, as time passed, the initial excitement gave way to a much more restrained reality. As Radio Gol was able to confirm, the interest in the attacking midfielder did not originate from within the Santa Fe club.

In fact, it was the player himself who offered to wear the Sabalero jersey. Although the quality of “Perrito” is undeniable, the deal became unfeasible immediately: his salary far exceeds Colón’s current financial capabilities, which is why the management flatly rejected the proposal.

A market that is closing its doors

Given this scenario, the club’s stance is clear: Colón is not looking for new signings at this moment. The transfer window is considered closed, unless—from now until the window shuts—a “tempting” and irresistible opportunity arises, both sportingly and financially.

The ace up the sleeve: regulatory engineering

Although the general transfer market closes this Thursday, Iván Delfino’s team has a strategic advantage. Thanks to Nicolás Talpone’s move to Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, the Sabalero activated an extended slot that gives them room to maneuver until March 10.

This additional window allows the club to work with a calm that other teams don’t have, waiting for that “hidden gem” who fits the budget or, simply, to step away with the squad as it is if no game-changing offers arise.

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