Ignacio Antonio edging closer to Medrán’s Colón | OneFootball

Colón is making steady progress in the transfer market, and one of the priority objectives is beginning to take shape: Ignacio Antonio, a 30-year-old central midfielder, is on the verge of becoming a reinforcement for the Sabalero team. The club from Santa Fe already has a preliminary agreement with the player, who became a free agent after his successful stint with Gimnasia de Mendoza, a team with which he achieved promotion in 2025.

The arrival of the midfielder is no coincidence. Antonio was a key player in the Mendoza team under the guidance of Ezequiel Medrán, who coached him throughout the season and valued his performance. At the presentation conference of Diego Colotto as sporting director, the coach made his interest clear: “He is a player I value a lot and is within our possibilities,” words that did not go unnoticed in the Colón world.

The performance of the Rosario native in 2025 supports that praise. He played 36 matches, accumulated 2,857 minutes, and contributed two goals, becoming one of the most reliable players in a team that built its promotion on collective solidity. His presence in the midfield was fundamental due to his intensity, his aggressiveness in recovery, and his ability to organize the defensive block.

Trained at Juventud Unida de Villa Esther, Antonio also wore the jerseys of Instituto, San Martín de San Juan, and Deportivo Maipú before settling at Gimnasia. With his contract ended and no renewal in Mendoza, his departure was facilitated, which made Colón's negotiations easier.

If the deal is finalized, Antonio would be one of the first additions of the new Sabalero cycle and a name that fits perfectly with Medrán's idea: known, reliable players adapted to his football proposal. While Colón continues working to resolve inhibitions and organize the squad, the management aims to secure high-quality reinforcements as soon as possible to face 2026 with a different image.

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