Medrán plans for 2026 as Colón hurry financial moves before change | OneFootball

The Colón squad concludes their training cycle this week under the direction of Ezequiel Medrán, who will then grant the players a three-week leave. The return to practice is scheduled for the last week of November, coinciding with the elections that will determine the new club authorities for the next two years.

Imminent Inhibition Due to Debt and the Struggle for Funds

Meanwhile, the current Sabalero management is racing against time to avoid an imminent FIFA inhibition. The debt with player Alberto Espínola amounts to $345,000 dollars and $12.8 million pesos, plus interest. Although the club is not inhibited until this week, obtaining the resources is crucial, especially considering that the Primera Nacional transfer market starts in December.

The strategy of the board is to resolve this issue before handing over control on December 1st. Despite having outstanding receivables (such as Lionel Picco's transfer and future installments from Forneris for almost a million dollars), the lack of immediate liquidity complicates the situation.

Debts with the Squad and Terminations

The financial urgency also aims to regularize the salary situation of the squad, which is reportedly owed at least the portion corresponding to trajectory rights for August and September. This factor complicates the management's intentions to terminate most contracts expiring on December 31st, although progress has been made in the departures of Barreto, Soñora, and negotiations are underway for Cristian García.

Medrán, with Long-term Plans and Eyes on 2026

Despite the institutional uncertainty, coach Ezequiel Medrán reaffirms his commitment to the club and his desire to continue leading the team. Medrán is already working on the 2026 planning and is aware of the need for a profound restructuring. The coach aims to reduce the squad from 42 to about 20 players, relying on the youth divisions and a scouting process that has already identified 55 potential reinforcements to "change the face" of the team after a season he considers a failure.

The Political Future and the Coach

Less than a month before the elections on November 30th, political groups are finalizing details for the presentation of their lists. Medrán's future is directly linked to the new leadership: Luciani has secured him as his coach; Magdalena keeps him in a shortlist along with Pancaldo; and Abraham does not rule him out. The only uncertainty about his continuity lies in the stance of the "vignattismo."

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