La Plata reacts to Darío Sarmiento’s move to Colón | OneFootball

In La Plata, the name Darío Sarmiento is once again making waves, though no longer tied to a glorious past or record figures, but to a new opportunity. The potential arrival of the young player at Colón is sparking analysis and expectations, especially due to what he once generated at Estudiantes and the journey he has had since that surprising breakthrough.

His emergence at Pincha was as dazzling as it was unexpected. Dribbling, boldness, and youth, all in one package. With just a handful of matches in the First Division, the news shook Argentine football: Manchester City took notice of him and bought him, almost without Estudiantes being able to enjoy him. The operation left more than 7 million euros in the club's coffers and a 20% capital gain from a future sale, one of the most significant transfers in the club's recent history.

At that time, the consensus in La Plata was unanimous: the kid looked like a star. However, since his departure, Sarmiento's career hasn't exploded as expected. After the sale, he began a journey through teams of the City Group, first in Girona and then in Montevideo City Torque, before returning to Argentine football to wear the Tigre jersey.

From Europe to Santa Fe, nonstop

When it seemed his path was getting back on track, a new experience abroad arrived. Last winter, Sarmiento was presented at LFC Liège in Belgium, on loan until June 30, 2026. The deal was closed without a fee and with two purchase options for 50% of the pass, one in December 2025 and another in mid-2026. At the same time, he extended his contract with Tigre —owner of the other 50%— until December 2027.

But the European story didn't work out. Without continuity or the expected prominence, the forward ended up returning ahead of time, leaving his future open once again.

Colón, a chance to start over

In this context, Colón emerges as a key opportunity to relaunch his career. In La Plata, his move to the Sabalero is seen as an attempt to regain sensations, gain minutes, and reconnect with that version that caught the interest of one of the most powerful business groups in world football.

For the club from Santa Fe, the bet is clear: talent that needs confidence and continuity. With prominence, Sarmiento can become an important piece of the team and one of the most interesting bets in the market.

For Estudiantes, his transfer will remain marked as a historic sale. For Darío Sarmiento, however, Santa Fe represents a starting point, a new chance to start from scratch and prove that the million-dollar investment was no coincidence, but the precursor of a footballer who still has much to show.

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