Back to Colo Colo? Cristian Zavala sparks debate at Coquimbo Unido | OneFootball

Forward Cristián Zavala has had an outstanding second half of the season at Coquimbo Unido, which has led the club to seek a possible extension of his loan for next year. The player, who belongs to Colo Colo, has regained his best form and has become a key piece for the "Pirate" team.

According to Pablo Morales, manager of Coquimbo Unido, the club is very satisfied with Zavala’s performance. "Cristián is one of those players who has a black-and-gold heart, he was developed by us, and he was clearly a great reinforcement," Morales stated. In addition, the executive highlighted that Zavala "made sacrifices to come to Coquimbo Unido", such as extending his contract with Colo Colo to be loaned out and rejecting an offer from Argentine football.

Despite Coquimbo Unido’s interest, Morales clarified that the player must return to Colo Colo at the end of his loan. However, he does not rule out that "market conditions may change depending on objectives", which could open the door to a new negotiation.

For now, Zavala remains a Colo Colo player and his future for 2026 is up in the air. Nevertheless, his great performance at Coquimbo Unido has shown that he has what it takes to be a starter for a team fighting at the top of the table. In the six matches he has played with the "Pirate" team, Zavala has provided four assists in 462 minutes on the pitch, demonstrating his importance in Coquimbo Unido’s attack.

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