Colón’s transfer maze: why signings stalled and the board’s plan

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·27 Juni 2026

Colón’s transfer maze: why signings stalled and the board’s plan

Just a few days before the transfer window closes in Primera Nacional, the outlook for Colón has become बेहद complex. Although the board managed to secure the arrival of winger Franco García, negotiations to finish shaping the squad led by Ezequiel Medrán have entered murky waters. Faced with this adverse scenario, and with options starting to fade due to strong competition, the club was forced to toughen its strategy to protect its financial and sporting interests.

The search for a top-class center forward and a creative midfielder has run into complications that were not part of the initial plans, forcing the board and sporting director Diego Colotto to rethink their next steps.

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The negotiations that became complicated

Jonathan Herrera: The striker, who was the top priority for the attack, has started receiving offers from abroad. Foreign markets have much longer negotiating windows than Primera Nacional, which delays the player’s decision and leaves El Sabalero at a complete disadvantage in terms of timing.
Marcelo Eggel: What a few weeks ago looked like an accessible deal that was on track is now practically stalled. The emergence of Primera División clubs such as Platense and Barracas Central, along with inquiries from outside the country, has driven up the cost of the deal and multiplied the obstacles.

Plan B and the return operation

Aware that time is pressing, firm alternatives have already been activated in the corridors of the Centenario neighborhood:

Bruno Nasta: The forward has gained traction as the main option if the Herrera deal ultimately falls through, despite the fact that he still has a pending suspension and is recovering from a knee injury.
Rubén Botta: The dream of his return has come back strongly. The attacking midfielder is at Defensa y Justicia and is being evaluated by Julio Vaccari. Although the move would represent a huge financial effort, the board knows he is the quality boost the team needs.
Rafael Delgado: The experienced left-sided defender, a champion with the club, has made himself available to return from Chilean football, opening up a concrete option to strengthen the left-back position.

In this context of extreme parity and high demands, Colón is sharpening its pencil and toughening its negotiating terms. The club is no longer willing to give in to market pressure and is looking to seal the final spots with surgical precision in order to strengthen a squad that is obliged to be a leading contender.

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