Colón academy boost: three youngsters called up for Albiceleste duty | OneFootball

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·8 March 2026

Colón academy boost: three youngsters called up for Albiceleste duty

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The Lionel Andrés Messi Complex in Ezeiza will once again welcome the talent from Colón’s youth divisions. The coaching staff led by Claudio Gugnali has confirmed the call-up of three promising players from the rojinegro club to join the training sessions of the Argentina U-17 National Team for Ascenso starting next Tuesday. These players are Santino González, Gabriel Lovato, and Valentino Albornoz, who will take part in a new stage of preparation with their sights set on the international challenges on the calendar.

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This call-up is particularly significant for the Santa Fe institution, as it reaffirms the competitiveness of its youth development structure at the national level. Among those selected, Gabriel Lovato stands out, as he is enjoying a dream week after signing his first professional contract with the club—a milestone now crowned by this invitation to wear the albiceleste jersey. Alongside González and Albornoz, he will aim to secure a spot in a group whose immediate goal is the South American Games in Panama, to be held from April 12 to 25.


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Gugnali’s work at the helm of this squad is specifically focused on closely evaluating young talents who play for clubs in the Ascenso divisions, giving them an elite environment for their development. For Colón, having three representatives on the roster is a testament to the strength of its youth academy and an invaluable opportunity for its players to gain experience at the highest level before making the definitive leap to the sabalero first team.

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