Diego Colotto: Colón must rise again, return to the top flight | OneFootball

After a 2025 in which Sabalero walked the tightrope of relegation to Primera B, the arrival of Diego Colotto as sporting director marked a turning point. In an interview with Olé, the manager detailed the plan to return the Santa Fe giant to the spotlight, based on a deep restructuring that did not shy away from tough decisions.

The new squad and the relationship with Medrán

Colotto highlighted the harmony with the current coaching staff: “We had a good transfer window, a good understanding. The main part is done by the coach and we have to support so that the group feels every detail.” Regarding the team’s football level, he was cautious: “It’s a team in the making… there are interesting things and others that will be found as the tournament goes on.”

The reason for the drastic changes

When asked by Olé about the departure of key players and the ‘cleaning out’ of the squad, the sporting director clarified: “I wouldn’t call it a cleaning out. We simply looked for a different profile of players… we needed a higher percentage of players from the division, who understand what it means to have the responsibility of playing for such a big club.”

Youth teams and structure

The project is not limited to the first team. Colotto emphasized the comprehensive work: “I got to know the people… we already had a project developed in stages. The first was building the squad, then we moved forward with renewals, youth football, and giving the Reserve team its own identity.” He also highlighted the advantage of having the youngsters compete in the First Division: “We’re lucky that both the youth teams and the Reserve compete in the First Division and that’s very good.”

The challenge of a ‘heated’ atmosphere

Taking over at a battered club is not for everyone, and Colotto knows it: “Was I aware of the atmosphere? Yes, of course, but that’s where the challenge lies: being able to change what Colón was last year and generate a positive dynamic.” To conclude, he reaffirmed his commitment to the fans:

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