Colón’s masterplan: total rebuild and strategic partnerships | OneFootball

After the demanding close of 2025, Colón launched a comprehensive overhaul of its professional squad following the departure of 20 players. In this context, the board of directors, together with Ezequiel Medrán and sporting director Diego Colotto, carried out an exhaustive transfer market to rebuild the team. The main premise was the recruitment of players with proven experience in the Primera Nacional, aiming to provide the group with the maturity and rhythm necessary to face the 2026 tournament, ensuring that the club’s young talents are supported by seasoned veterans.

The formula to shorten timelines: Betting on pre-existing partnerships

A strategic point in this transfer window was the focus on pre-existing football partnerships, a tactic designed to shorten the time needed for tactical cohesion. With this in mind, duos with proven on-field chemistry were signed, such as midfielders Ignacio Antonio and Matías Muñoz (former teammates at Gimnasia de Mendoza) and forwards Julián Marcioni and Alan Bonansea, who already share a well-established attacking connection. Added to this scheme is the central defensive pair of Pier Barrios and Federico Rasmussen, who, having played together before, guarantee understanding and defensive solidity from day one. The goal is to avoid having to build playing mechanisms from scratch, ensuring the team is competitive from the very start of preseason.

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This profound structural transformation presents an immediate challenge for Medrán: to forge a collective identity in a limited period. With reinforcements in every line, the Sabalero seeks operational balance and short-term effectiveness, shaping a renewed group to become a serious contender for promotion.

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