Saldivia pushes for exit after stand-off with Vasco, talks hit turbulence | OneFootball

A disagreement in negotiations with Vasco caused a new impasse in the possible transfer of defender Alan Saldivia and had direct effects on the daily life of Colo-Colo. This Thursday (8), the Uruguayan defender did not attend the training of the Chilean team and left the pre-season.

According to information from El Deportivo, the Colo-Colo board had approved the sale of the player to the Rio de Janeiro club, but an unexpected setback stalled the negotiation again. Vasco offered US$ 1.5 million for 50% of Saldivia's economic rights, with payment in installments, a model that was initially accepted by the Chilean club.

However, a subsequent offer was considered insufficient by the Colo-Colo management, which decided to suspend the operation. The change in stance irritated the player, who decided not to show up for Thursday's training.

Despite the impasse, Vasco remains confident in the signing. According to ge, the club has already approached the player's salary demands, and Colo-Colo's director, Aníbal Sosa, even confirmed that the transfer had been internally approved.

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Initially, Vasco proposed a loan with a purchase clause but received a counterproposal. After new rounds of negotiation, the parties advanced to an agreement that provides for the acquisition of 50% of the player's rights, with an option to purchase the other half in the future. Internally, the deal is treated as a loan with a guarantee of part of the economic rights.

Saldivia has already expressed his desire to play in Brazilian football and informed Colo-Colo of his preference for Vasco. The signing has the approval of coach Fernando Diniz, and the club has been monitoring the defender since August of last year. Talks resumed at the beginning of last week.

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Alan Saldivia, from Colo-Colo — Photo: Reproduction

Revealed by the youth categories of Defensor Sporting, from Uruguay, Saldivia joined Colo-Colo in 2022 and has played 94 matches in the last three seasons for the Chilean club. Vasco sees the defender as an important piece for 2026, especially in light of the restructuring of the defensive system following the termination of Maurício Lemos and the possible departure of Lucas Oliveira to Mirassol.

The Cruzmaltino debuts in the Carioca Championship on January 15, at São Januário, against Maricá.

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