Colón face a crucial week to settle squad debts and lift FIFA ban | OneFootball

José Alonso said that “at the latest” this week the debt with the squad and the sanction against Alberto Espínola “with external funds” must be resolved at Colón.

Colón begins a week that could define a large part of its immediate future. The new management, led by José Alonso, faces the obligation of settling the debt with the squad and resolving the sanction related to Alberto Espínola, a combination that exceeds 900,000 dollars and currently conditions absolutely everything.

The president was clear: “At the latest, this week it must be resolved.” This is not just a passing remark. In order to move forward with contract terminations and building the next squad, Colón needs to be up to date. A club under sanction, as insiders admit, scares away new signings, and in a market where every detail counts, they cannot afford that burden.

The financial situation is complex. The Sabalero owes a lot of money to the squad, with some players having gone several months without being paid. On top of that, there is a similar amount owed in the Espínola case, which has grown with interest and keeps the club completely tied up.

Meanwhile, in parallel, the club awaits confirmation of Diego Colotto’s arrival as manager, another key move to start planning for the 2025 football season. But before looking ahead, Colón needs to resolve a very heavy present. Busy days are coming, full of decisions and checkbook in hand. The clock has started ticking in the Centenario neighborhood.

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