Christian Bernardi: "Colón comes before any name, director or player" | OneFootball

Christian Bernardi was the main protagonist at Brigadier López: captain, leader, and scorer of the goal with which Colón concluded their participation in the Primera Nacional, defeating Defensores Unidos 1-0. In a season marked by institutional and sporting chaos, the midfielder made statements filled with emotion, self-criticism, and a message for the future.

The analysis of Colón's captain

“The young players felt comfortable, they got minutes, which was important for them. We closed the year and now we have to think about what's coming,” expressed Bernardi, aware of the need to turn the page.

The Sabalero captain acknowledged the difficulty of making a calm assessment after a year full of frustrations: “Football is never about just one factor. We made mistakes in many situations, there were many changes, we tried to adapt but nothing worked. We tried to end the year with a different attitude, although we couldn't reverse everything that happened.”

Regarding his relationship with the fans, Bernardi appreciated the support received despite the poor campaign: “The respect from the people was always there, beyond the criticism. I've had very good and very bad moments in this stadium, and I'm still here, always trying to face things. I'm grateful for how they behaved throughout the year.”

Bernardi and his future: with Colón?

About his future, he was cautious and made it clear that the decision does not depend solely on him: “It's difficult to give an answer now. My contract ends and the club has to make decisions. I respect the timing and whatever is decided. Colón is above any name, manager, or player. Then, with my family, we'll see which path to take.”

The midfielder, a historic figure in the institution, also emphasized that the main focus should be on the reconstruction of the entity: “We hope the club reorganizes, that it starts growing again, because it has a lot of potential to be in a different place. That's what we all want.”

The Brigadier bid farewell to Bernardi with applause, in what could have been his last match wearing the red and black jersey. Amid the emotion of the goal and the uncertainty of what lies ahead, the Sabalero captain left a clear message: Colón needs to rise and reclaim the place that its people and its history deserve.

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