Marcelo Eggel far from Colón, set to stay in the top flight, who wants him? | OneFootball

Deportivo Maipú midfielder, one of Colón’s main targets to strengthen the midfield, has started to attract interest from other teams with major ambitions. Which teams are they?

Marcelo Eggel was one of the names that most appealed to Colón’s board, coaching staff, and sporting director during the last transfer window. The Deportivo Maipú attacking midfielder came very close to becoming a red-and-black signing over the summer, and ahead of this break he has once again emerged as one of the priorities to strengthen the squad led by Ezequiel Medrán.

However, the situation has changed in recent weeks. While Colón analyzes moves and possible departures to generate funds, two serious contenders have emerged who threaten to sign one of the most sought-after players in Primera Nacional.

Gimnasia de Mendoza push ahead, but there are internal differences

One of the clubs that has decided to move forward is Gimnasia de Mendoza. According to reports in recent hours, the Lobo board is willing to make a formal offer to try to sign Eggel, whom they see as a player capable of bringing quality and creativity to the team.

However, the deal faces a major obstacle: the coaching staff led by Darío Franco does not appear to have the midfielder among its priorities for this transfer window.

That difference in criteria between the board and the coach is currently the main factor delaying negotiations, although in Mendoza they acknowledge that there is strong institutional intent to move for the player.

Meanwhile, in Maipú they are waiting for a concrete offer to assess the next steps.

Central Córdoba preparing a strong offer for Colón’s target

The other contender to enter the picture is Central Córdoba of Santiago del Estero, which has already begun negotiations to sign the player.

Sources in Santiago say talks are advanced and that the Ferroviario would be willing to make a significant financial effort to land the midfielder.

Eggel’s release clause is around $600,000, a considerable figure for the division’s market, but affordable for institutions with greater financial resources than several Primera Nacional teams.

In addition to Gimnasia de Mendoza and Central Córdoba, there is also mention of interest from Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, although for now with less intensity.

A target becoming more complicated for Colón

For Colón, the appearance of new interested clubs represents an added difficulty in negotiations that already did not seem simple.

El Sabalero has had Eggel on its radar for several months and considers him one of the ideal players to add imbalance and playmaking in midfield. However, the club’s financial reality forces it to manage every move carefully.

While the board works on possible departures and tries to adjust the budget for the second half of the year, the player’s valuation and growing competition could put out of reach a signing that until recently seemed far more attainable.

For now, Marcelo Eggel’s future remains open. What is certain is that Colón is no longer alone, and is coming from well behind, in the race for one of the most sought-after players of this transfer window.

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