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The management of Blanco y Negro is preparing for a decisive day this Friday, December 19. At Casa Alba, the board will vote on the priority reinforcements for the 2026 season, with a focus on the central defense following the departures of Emiliano Amor and Sebastián Vegas, in addition to the possible sale of Alan Saldivia.

The names on the list

Coach Fernando Ortiz already has a list of candidates to rebuild the defense, with Argentine Bruno Cabrera as the favorite. The Coquimbo Unido defender was chosen as the best in his position during 2025, and his release clause is 600 thousand dollars.

However, he is not the only option. From Paraguay, Junior Barreto (Olimpia) confirmed negotiations for a loan. Also on the list are Juan Ignacio Díaz (O’Higgins), who becomes a free agent this month, and Nicolás Díaz (Xolos de Tijuana), whose left-footed profile is attractive for covering both the center-back and left-back positions.

The dream of Catalán and the Uruguayan option

In recent hours, the name of Javier Méndez, a key player at Peñarol, has gained momentum, with his agent already contacting sporting director Daniel Morón. Finally, the club maintains its long-standing interest in Matías Catalán. Although the defender has a contract with Talleres de Córdoba, the president of the "T", Andrés Fassi, has shown openness to negotiating for the national team player.

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