Colón await only one ban: why are they facing a double sanction? | OneFootball

The management of Colón is going through crucial days amidst a complex economic situation, aiming to start the week with only one restriction. At the moment, they cannot make new signings for the upcoming Primera Nacional, but it is hoped that at least one of the FIFA sanctions will be resolved.

Last week, two sanctions were imposed. The first was related to River of Uruguay, for the transfer of José Neris. Although Colón paid the six installments of 100,000 dollars plus a fine for delay, the restriction was triggered by an administrative delay from the Uruguayan club in confirming the payment. The Sabalero has already taken the necessary steps and is confident that in the next update this claim will be nullified.

The second case is more delicate: it concerns the debt with Paraguayan defender Alberto Espínola, something that was anticipated. The amount is around 400,000 dollars, and although there are discussions, the player demands full payment. Colón, at this moment, does not have that money.

Colón has more to collect than it owes

The institution hopes to resolve the situation with a bank loan, beyond the funds it still has to receive from Platense and Racing, related to the transfers of Leonel Picco —whose payment is delayed and currently has other priorities for payment— and Alan Forneris, respectively. In total, these revenues exceed the owed amount (around 800,000 dollars), but they are not yet available.

Adding to this scenario is another internal issue: the salary delay with the team, which has already accumulated two months and will become three in a few days. In this context, the management is trying to maintain the structure and meet the multiple obligations it faces. However, for now, Colón remains restricted and hopes that relief will arrive soon.

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