Ezequiel Medrán: "Our dream is Colón’s return to the top flight" | OneFootball

In an intimate conversation with Fabián Tavella for the program En el Área, Colón’s head coach, Ezequiel Medrán, reflected on his current situation at the club. Speaking from the Predio 4 de Junio, the coach broke down his arrival, the weight of his position, and the dream he shares with the entire Sabalero community.

Arrival and Institutional Context

Regarding his arrival during a time of crisis, Medrán was candid: “The situation was really complex when I arrived at the institution. I was clear about what we were up against and about Colón’s history in the situation it was going through.” Despite having offers from elsewhere, his choice was made out of conviction: “The decision was to come and coach Colón because I had a real chance to go coach abroad, in the first division. And my decision was to come coach Colón, I wanted to come coach Colón.”

Looking ahead, the coach pointed out a turning point: “Today there is a new story. We’re starting to build our 2026 story together with a new board of directors… along with an extremely renewed squad.”

Professional Challenge

When asked about the magnitude of this chapter in his career, the coach didn’t hesitate: “Is this the biggest challenge of my career? Yes, I have no doubt. As a head coach, this is really important.” He acknowledged that the club’s recent history raises the bar: “Obviously, Colón’s history in recent professional football is very significant… the challenge is more than interesting.”

For Medrán, the key lies in daily work to ease the pressure: “Where you keep calm is in the work, in the day-to-day… That anxiety from the outside is hard to manage, but inside, it’s about keeping calm.”

Relationship with the Environment

The coach highlighted the harmony he experiences in Santa Fe and within the club: “I’m happy at the club, I’m happy with how the board is working, how we’re working together with the squad.” Regarding his relationship with the directors, he emphasized: “They give us the freedom to work. They contribute, obviously, like any die-hard Colón fan, but with a lot of respect.”

As for contact with the fans, Medrán senses a positive energy: “The fans approach with a great attitude, they’re excited. The Colón fans are excited… and that brings us a great responsibility.”

Goals and Dreams

The end of the conversation was marked by the ultimate goal. Medrán didn’t hide his longing: “The dream we all have… to take Colón back to the First Division.”

For the coach, the journey must be lived intensely: “The road is long and we have to go through it and enjoy it. Enjoy it, suffer it, live it together with the fans… I have no doubt the reward will be great.” His final wish for the team is clear:

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