Budget vs hierarchy: why Colón turned down 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 modest reality. According to Radio Gol, the interest in the attacking midfielder did not originate from within the Santa Fe club.

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

A market that’s closing its doors

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

The ace up the sleeve: regulatory engineering

Although the general transfer window 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 stick with the current squad if no offers that break the mold come up.

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