Andrés Yllana keen on Franco García, talks with Colón put on hold | OneFootball

Andrés Yllana returned to the scene in the Primera Nacional and has already started to make his mark. The former coach of Colón has kicked off his tenure at the helm of San Martín de Tucumán with strong decisions, market moves, and definitions that also resonate in Santa Fe, where the Sabalero remains attentive to some specific situations. One of the first chapters of the new process featured Franco “Wachi” García.

Wachi García, with a proposal superior to that of Colón

Colón had made concrete progress for the player, and his departure from the “Ciruja” seemed to be heading towards Brigadier López. However, a superior proposal from San Martín changed the scenario, and, at least for now, the player would continue in Tucumán, backed by the new project led by Yllana.

In the same context, another name appears on the rojinegro radar: Franco García, a 27-year-old offensive midfielder who will have his transfer rights on December 31, once his contract with San Martín ends. During the 2025 season, he was a regular in the Tucumán team: he played 30 matches, scored five goals, and provided one assist, numbers that position him as an interesting option to strengthen the attack from the second line.

García's journey includes stints at Racing de Córdoba, where he played 64 matches with seven goals and eight assists, and at Cobresal in Chile, where he accumulated 75 official matches, ten goals, and eight assists. Experience, versatility, and competitive continuity are attributes that fit within the options Colón is considering for building their squad.

The 2026 model activated by Yllana at San Martín (T)

Meanwhile, in Tucumán, Yllana has already activated the “2026 model”. The new cycle began with clear definitions: confirmed departures, assured continuities, and a possible sale that could generate significant income. The coach initiated a round of individual talks so that each player knows their situation for the immediate future.

In this context, Tomás García, the third goalkeeper of the professional squad, was informed that he will not be considered. The decision was communicated personally by the coach, as a sign of the direct style with which Yllana intends to organize the squad. The departures of Agustín Prokop, who is not in the technical consideration, and Hernán Zuliani, who will return to Defensa y Justicia, the owner of his transfer rights, after the contractual termination process began, were also confirmed.

Not all were farewells. The continuity of Guillermo Rodríguez, one of the players with the most playtime last season, was confirmed, and initially, Alan Cisnero and Aníbal Paz would also continue, pending formal details. Additionally, in a decision agreed upon between the management and the technical staff, Leonardo Monroy renewed his contract until December 2027, aiming to maintain a base with medium-term projection.

The conclusion of this first package of definitions came with the case of Nahuel Banegas. The player will continue his career outside of San Martín, and a formal offer from Tigre is awaited, which would advance for 80% of the transfer rights, while the “Santo” would retain the remaining 20%. An operation that would allow the Tucumán club to secure immediate income and, at the same time, maintain a portion for a future sale.

Thus, among departures, renewals, and open negotiations, Andrés Yllana begins to shape his San Martín, while Colón keeps an eye on a market that once again crosses paths between Santa Fe and Tucumán.

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