Colón push for Facundo Callejo: chances of joining | OneFootball

Colón’s transfer market is moving again, with urgency and obstacles. After the rejections from Bruno Nasta, who will remain at San Miguel, and Jonathan Herrera, who ultimately joined Defensa y Justicia, Facundo Callejo’s name has once again emerged as one of the main targets to strengthen the attack for the second half of the Primera Nacional season.

The Sabalero leadership had already been closely tracking the forward, but in recent hours talks have picked up strongly due to the need to add attacking options. Franco García’s arrival was the first move, although the outlook quickly became more complicated.

At the same time as the negotiations for forwards, the market began presenting additional difficulties for the red-and-black side. Marcelo Eggel could continue his career in the top division or even move abroad, while Rubén Botta, due to a family issue, would not return to the club.

That scenario forced a reordering of priorities and the reactivation of talks for Callejo, a player who had already been on the radar and who is now gaining ground once again.

Callejo is enjoying an excellent spell in Peruvian football with Cusco FC, where he is one of the team’s main standouts. In the 2026 season, he has made a strong impact in Liga 1, with 14 matches played and 8 goals in the Apertura, in addition to appearances in the Copa Libertadores, where he has also seen playing time and played a prominent role.

His influence on the team is crucial not only because of the numbers, but also because of his role in the Peruvian side’s attacking play.

The main obstacle for Colón is clear: Callejo is under contract with Cusco FC until December 31, 2027, and is considered a key part of the squad.

That situation forces any interested club to negotiate a complicated exit, in a context where the Peruvian club has no intention of easily parting with its top scorer.

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