Future secured: Colón extend Zahir Ibarra deal until 2028 | OneFootball

While the focus usually falls on the squad’s day-to-day, at Colón a strategic decision was made that looks far beyond the present. The continuity of one of its emerging pieces was secured: Zahir Ibarra signed a contract extension through December 2028, in a clear show of confidence.

The defender took his first steps with the senior team during 2025, in an adverse scenario where getting minutes was no easy task, with El Rojinegro also fighting to avoid relegation. Even so, he managed to earn consideration and recently saw action again, coming on in the second half against Godoy Cruz, confirming that he remains on the radar of Ezequiel Medrán’s coaching staff.

Behind closed doors, Ibarra is not just another player. He is a reference point in the reserve team and a name that is underlined whenever the future is discussed. His growth has not only drawn attention at the club: he has also been called up on several occasions to youth teams from the lower divisions, a sign of the potential attributed to him.

Much more than a center-back for Colón

Although his main role is in central defense, in recent times he has expanded his repertoire. The possibility of adapting as a right-back positions him as a modern footballer, capable of offering tactical alternatives, something increasingly valued in today’s game.

With this renewal, Colón is not only securing a player: it is backing an idea. Betting on its own, sustaining processes, and building from the ground up. For now, Ibarra already has his place in that plan.

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