Neris scandal erupts at Colón: "They want me out, so this ends up at FIFA" | OneFootball

The José Neris case added an explosive chapter in Colón and raised the tension to an unexpected level. In an interview with the Colombian program Zona Libre, Argentine FIFA agent Miguel Greco made accusations amid the crossfire against the Uruguayan's representative, who has been linked to América de Cali.

Greco was blunt from the start in clarifying his role in the negotiation. “I am not the representative. I had a power of attorney dated December 1 to negotiate with four clubs in Colombia, including América de Cali,” he explained, detailing that his involvement arose from a formal authorization granted by Colón to manage the possible transfer. He even confirmed direct contact with the Colombian club’s executives and claimed to have documentation supporting his version.

But the tone quickly changed. The veteran intermediary, 69, aimed without filter at those currently managing the player. “The people handling Neris are extortionists and are working behind the scenes with the people from América,” he fired, adding: “I have the documentation signed by them and also the counter-signed documents from América. This will end up at FIFA.”

Far from lowering the tension, Greco doubled down when analyzing the background of the conflict. “These people want to get more money. That’s what’s happening,” he said, convinced that the main obstacle is financial. In that context, he highlighted the stance of the Santa Fe club: “The kid has a contract with Colón and they want to take him away. I know the people at Colón are tough, because I’ve been working with them for 30 years.”

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He also cast doubt on the real viability of the deal with América de Cali. “I know América doesn’t have money and these people keep lying to them,” he said, suggesting that the interest might not be backed by a solid offer. The ending was as direct as it was forceful: “They want to push me out of the deal. So this ends up at FIFA. That’s as clear as it gets.”

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