Colón audit: Frozen accounts and Alonso’s ‘zero deficit’ dream | OneFootball

As part of the unveiling of the new kit for the 2026 season, Colón president José Alonso gave an extensive press conference in which he analyzed the club’s complex current situation. The president was blunt in describing the legacy he inherited: “Colón needs a sanitization; we keep finding obstacles, but today the most important thing is not to create more conflict.”

The “Neris Case” and the Offensive Before FIFA

One of the most heated topics was the contentious departure of José Neris. Alonso denied the accusations of non-payment and mistreatment put forward by the striker to justify his move to Emelec. “It was an unjustified departure. We have already notified Emelec and FIFA because a federative right was ignored,” stated the executive, who also described the player’s agent’s role in the maneuver as “unpresentable.”

Frozen Accounts: A Pandemic Legacy

Regarding the financial situation, the president admitted that the club’s accounts were frozen due to tax debts dating back to the Covid-19 era. He explained that the previous administration’s lack of response led to intervention by the federal courts. Nevertheless, he reassured club members: “Our accounting team is working to resolve it; today everything is up to date and we are only waiting for approval from the Central Bank.”

External Debts: Claims Over Picco and Reliance on Members

Alonso also focused on Platense, a club that still owes money to the Sabalero for the transfer of Leonel Picco. “They owe us money from both the purchase and the sale. We’re betting on good relations, but if there are no quick solutions, we will take action,” he warned. In this context of a lack of income from TV or international cups, he emphasized that the contributions of the 30,000 members and the sponsors are the only engine keeping the club afloat.

The Final Goal: Zero Deficit

To conclude, the rojiblanco president confirmed that a thorough audit is underway to clarify the state in which they found the institution. “My dream is for Colón to have zero deficit and for every peso generated to go toward the club’s growth. We want people to know the truth about what we inherited,” he concluded.

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