“It wasn’t just a return”: Lértora’s heartfelt Brigadier López confession | OneFootball

El Brigadier López was not just the setting for another match. The clash against Deportivo Madryn marked the long-awaited return of Federico Lértora wearing the Colón jersey, a reunion that the midfielder decided to immortalize hours later with an emotionally charged message on his social media. The post, which quickly went viral, served as a direct bridge between the idol and a fanbase that never forgot his dedication in securing the club's first star.

For the midfielder, the impact of stepping onto the Santa Fe pitch once again was profound. “Returning to this field after so long filled me with great emotion. It was a moving night, full of memories and sensations,” Lértora confessed, making it clear that the bond with the Sabalero goes beyond the professional. He also highlighted the warmth of the stands and the drive this means for his new phase: “Reuniting with the club, its people, and this energy made me very happy and fills me with motivation and commitment for what’s to come.”

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The post not only served as gratitude but also to renew a pact of absolute dedication with the goal of returning to the top category. “I will give everything, along with my teammates, to achieve that desired promotion and put Colón back where it deserves to be,” declared the ‘Lion’, closing his statement with a strong “THANK YOU” surrounded by red and black hearts that unleashed a flood of comments.

The impact of the post transcended the fanbase and reached the heart of the locker room and its intimate surroundings. His wife, Marily Bianchi, summed up the family's feelings by expressing: “Today we get to rebuild our home in this place that gave us so much joy. How exciting it is to see the love and respect everyone has for you. Let’s go for another dream.” Meanwhile, team leaders like Pier Barrios and Tomás Paredes joined in the greetings, along with international figures like Franco Di Santo, who celebrated:

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