Colón launch million-pound claim against José Neris at FIFA | OneFootball

Colón’s strong current football form has brought back calm. The win against All Boys allowed them to reclaim the top spot in Zone A and strengthened hopes of promotion. But while the ball is bringing smiles on the pitch, an equally important dispute is unfolding in the club’s offices.

The million-dollar lawsuit Colón is filing against José Neris

The Sabalero leadership decided to go all in against José Neris, who became the focus of an international claim after unilaterally terminating his contract, which was set to expire in December. That situation led to a formal filing before FIFA for an amount, according to César Merlo, close to $1.3 million.

In Santa Fe, they believe the case has solid grounds and are confident of obtaining a favorable ruling. Not only because of the sporting and institutional impact of losing the striker under those circumstances, but also because the outcome could represent enormous financial relief for a club that is still trying to straighten out its books.

Neris’ departure had left internal wounds. Beyond the football side of things, what caused the greatest unrest was the way the relationship ultimately broke down. That is why, from the very beginning, the club’s leadership believed it had to pursue the matter to its final consequences.

Colón owned 65% before the contract was terminated, while the remaining 35% belonged to River of Uruguay, which was clearly harmed by the player’s actions together with his representatives. A percentage that makes any positive resolution at FIFA even more significant. For now, the process continues away from the pitch. But in the Colón world, they know this lawsuit could end up being worth as much as a promotion.

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