KDY CEO Vilouta slams Colón’s old board: “Kit irregularities” | OneFootball

The owner of the brand that dresses Sabalero spoke on ADN on Radio Gol 96.7, hosted by Darío Pignata, and broke the silence. He talked about the controversy surrounding the design contest, the relationship with the new management, and the criticism of the current kit model.

In an in-depth conversation with the ADN team, Enrique Vilouta, the visible face of the KDY brand, analyzed the current state of Colón’s apparel. At a time when the team is leading and undefeated, the fans’ excitement is also reflected in the official stores.

The “Lightning Contest” Controversy

One of the hottest topics of the interview was the design contest launched by the previous management, which caused a stir on social media. Vilouta clarified why the winning model did not make it to the field in a literal way.

“We participated in the design from the industrial side, but the aesthetics are decided by close associates who are fans, because the club’s DNA is needed,” he explained. Regarding the contest, he pointed out that it was a “lightning” initiative from the outgoing board that lacked clear guidelines: “What the fan proposes can’t be taken literally due to pattern and fabric requirements. Also, communication got lost amid the chaos the club was experiencing in September and the electoral process.”

However, he revealed that the current jersey is indeed inspired by that design: “If you look at the sides, they have the zigzag from the winning drawing. The only difference is that the trim is black and not white, because there’s always friction when white touches red on Colón’s home kit.”

Criticism of Godano’s Management and the New Era with Alonso

Vilouta did not hide his discomfort with the previous management, describing as “sloppiness and suspicious irregularity” the fact that the club put 1,500 old jerseys on sale at ridiculous prices while coexisting with the current supplier.

In contrast, he highlighted the relationship with the current leadership of Víctor Godano and José Alonso: “I talk to Alonso twice a month. We’re working differently. The board is doing a great job outfitting all of amateur football and thinking about the club’s other sports as well.”

The Minimalist Design and the Fans’ Reaction

Asked about the white alternative jersey, which drew attention for its simplicity, the CEO of KDY defended the choice: “It’s a minimalist design that relies on the quality of the fabric. It’s a very nice material and we wanted that to stand out.”

Regarding the constant criticism on social media, Vilouta was pragmatic: “Fans would always like Adidas or Nike, but if we’re here it’s because we won a bid and the club is betting on us. Fans are passionate: if the team is on top and the stadium is full, they start to like the jersey.”

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