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·16 February 2026
“It wasn’t just a return”: Lértora’s heartfelt Brigadier López reveal

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·16 February 2026

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 a heartfelt 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. “Coming back to this stadium after so long filled me with great emotion. It was a moving night, full of memories and feelings,” Lértora confessed, making it clear that his bond with the Sabalero goes beyond the professional. He also highlighted the warmth from the stands and the drive this gives him for his new chapter: “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 a thank you, but also to renew a pact of absolute commitment with the goal of returning to the top division. “I’m going to give everything, together with my teammates, to achieve that longed-for promotion and put Colón back where it deserves to be,” declared the ‘Lion’, closing his message with a strong “THANK YOU” surrounded by red and black hearts that unleashed a flood of comments.
The impact of the post went beyond the fans and reached the heart of the locker room and his inner circle. His wife, Marily Bianchi, summed up the family’s feelings by expressing: “Today we get to make our home again in this place that gave us so much joy. How moving it is to see the affection and respect everyone has for you. Let’s go for another dream.” In turn, 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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