Piovi: «Colón don't deserve the B, I may return one day» | OneFootball

From afar, but with his emotions still running high, Gonzalo Piovi spoke again about Colón and left a phrase that echoed loudly in Santa Fe on the club’s 121st anniversary: “It’s not a club that deserves to be in the second division.” Speaking with LT9 (AM 1150), the current Cruz Azul player shared his view on the red-and-black side’s present, making it clear that his bond with the institution remains as strong as it was in his days as a Sabalero player.

“I always followed them, sometimes more, sometimes less, but I keep up with them. I have friends inside the club and I was left with a very beautiful relationship,” said the defender, who was part of the 2021 title-winning squad and still feels a strong sense of belonging to the institution.

Gonzalo Piovi’s unforgettable memory, the champion with Colón

Looking back on his time in Santa Fe, Piovi did not hesitate to highlight the most important moment of his career: winning the Copa de la Liga. “The night we became champions was incredible. The people went crazy, the reception from the airport… it was something unique,” he recalled.

Even the recent celebrations for the club’s 121st anniversary stirred emotions in him: “Yesterday I was watching the videos and all those images came back to me. It’s very emotional,” he added, showing that Colón’s mark is still very present in his life.

A painful reality

Beyond the nostalgia, the defender was clear in analyzing the team’s current sporting situation in Primera Nacional. “Because of its history, its stature, and its fans, Colón deserves a different reality. It was always a competitive team, difficult for anyone,” he stressed.

His words reflect the feelings of much of the Sabalero world, which is still trying to come to terms with the relegation and is looking for the way back to the top flight.

The door open to return

In the midst of his good spell in Mexican football, where he is playing the liguilla with Cruz Azul, Piovi did not shut the door on a possible return: “I don’t rule it out. I had a very good period in Santa Fe, where I grew a lot as a player. I will always have that gratitude toward the club and the people.”

Meanwhile, focused on the final stage of the tournament, he explained: “The liguilla is another championship, with no room for error. These are matches decided by details; it’s the best part of the year.”

Between intensity and closeness

Beyond the competition, Piovi also shared a little detail about his daily life in Mexico: “I’ve been here for three years and I use GPS for everything, it’s crazy,” he said with a laugh.

Relaxed, but with his heart in Santa Fe, the defender left a clear message: Colón is still part of his history… and also of his future.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.