Colón move forward to secure Ignacio Lago’s contract extension | OneFootball

With the focus on competition on the field, Colón is also making important moves off it. The Sabalero management has taken firm steps to set in motion the contract renewal of Ignacio Lago, whose current deal expires next December 31, a date that had raised red flags within the club.

The risk was not minor: if an agreement was not reached, the forward could become a free agent, a scenario that could also open a legal front with Talleres de Córdoba, the club that owns the other 50% of the player’s economic rights.

Key meeting to unlock the situation

In this context, president José Alonso plans to have direct contact with Pablo Caro, the player’s representative. This will be the first formal meeting with the intention of starting to outline a concrete proposal that includes a salary update and contract extension.

The idea within the rojinegra leadership is clear: to revalue Lago’s contract so that it aligns with the role he occupies within the squad. If negotiations are successful, the forward will move up a level in the salary structure—a sporting and institutional signal to a player they consider key.

A claim with precedents

The current situation didn’t arise out of nowhere. A year ago, Colón made a significant investment to buy half of the forward’s rights from Talleres. However, the contractual improvement that was supposed to accompany that operation was never fully formalized, leaving his salary out of step with his footballing growth.

This mismatch is what the management now seeks to correct, internally acknowledging that the contract has lagged behind his performance and his specific importance to the team.

Avoiding a bigger problem

The player’s camp is open to dialogue. They understand the club’s current financial situation, but also consider it logical to update conditions that had been postponed. Striking that balance will be central to the negotiations.

For Colón, resolving this issue is not just an administrative matter. Lago is both a sporting and economic asset, and letting the calendar move forward without a resolution would open the door to contractual tensions or an unfavorable exit at the end of the year.

Talks are ongoing, but the message from management is clear: they want Ignacio Lago as an essential part of the project. Now, it all depends on whether intentions turn into signatures.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.