🇨🇱 Colo Colo star set to gain Chilean nationality | OneFootball

Emiliano Amor, central defender and key figure for Colo-Colo, has begun the process to obtain Chilean nationality. According to sources close to the club, the Argentine-Syrian defender hopes to complete the process before the end of 2025, which would be a strategic relief for the Macul team.

Objective: Free Up a Foreign Player Slot

The main motivation behind Amor’s (30 years old) decision is to allow Colo-Colo to free up a spot for foreign players in the squad. After completing five years of residency in Chile, the footballer is eligible to apply for naturalization, a step that would allow him to remain with the club without occupying one of the limited slots set by the regulations.

Those close to him are optimistic and believe that the defender "should become Chilean this year." However, the media warns that the processing time for these procedures depends on the National Migration Service and its internal deadlines.

A Future Committed to the 'Cacique'

Amor’s willingness to obtain Chilean citizenship and free up the slot reinforces his desire to stay at the Estadio Monumental. The defender, whose contract ends in December 2025, is said to have already turned down offers from Brazil in recent weeks, reaffirming his commitment to the club.

Emiliano Amor has played 23 matches with Colo-Colo this season, being a fundamental piece in the alba defense. His eventual naturalization would represent an administrative victory for the management, giving them more flexibility for the next transfer window.

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