Medrán plans for 2026, Colón rush financial moves before transition | OneFootball

The Colón squad is finishing its training cycle this week under the direction of Ezequiel Medrán, who will then grant the players a three-week break. The return to practice is scheduled for the last week of November, coinciding with the elections that will determine the new club authorities for the next two years.

Imminent Sanction Due to Debt and the Struggle for Funds

Meanwhile, the current Sabalero management is in a race against time to avoid an imminent FIFA sanction. The debt owed to player Alberto Espínola amounts to $345,000 dollars and 12.8 million pesos, plus interest. Although the club is not sanctioned as of this week, securing the necessary funds is crucial, especially considering that the Primera Nacional transfer window opens in December.

The board’s strategy is to resolve this issue before handing over control on December 1. Despite having outstanding receivables (such as the transfer of Lionel Picco and future installments from Forneris totaling nearly one million dollars), the lack of immediate liquidity complicates the situation.

Debts with the Squad and Contract Terminations

The financial urgency also aims to regularize the squad’s salary situation, as they are reportedly owed at least the portion corresponding to trajectory rights for August and September. This factor complicates the management’s intentions to terminate most contracts expiring on December 31, although progress has already been made in the departures of Barreto and Soñora, and negotiations are ongoing for Cristian García’s exit.

Medrán, with Long-Term Plans and Eyes on 2026

Despite the institutional uncertainty, coach Ezequiel Medrán reaffirms his commitment to the club and his desire to continue leading the team. Medrán is already working on planning for 2026 and is aware of the need for a deep restructuring. The coach aims to reduce the squad from 42 to about 20 players, relying on the youth divisions and a scouting process that has already identified 55 possible reinforcements to “give the team a new face” after a season he considers a failure.

The Political Future and the Coach

With less than a month to go before the November 30 elections, political groups are finalizing details for the presentation of their lists. Medrán’s future is directly tied to the new leadership: Luciani has confirmed him as his coach; Magdalena keeps him in a shortlist along with Pancaldo; and Abraham does not rule him out. The only uncertainty regarding his continuity lies with the “vignattismo” faction.

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