Why Alberto Espínola turned down Colón's offer | OneFootball

The future of Alberto Espínola and his relationship with Colón continues to make headlines. The Paraguayan player decided to reject the club’s offer to pay the debt owed to him, arguing that the financial conditions and the management context did not seem secure to him.

According to sources close to the matter, Espínola considered the installment plan proposed to be excessive, which involved six to seven payments. But his decision was not solely financial: the defender fears that if Tradición Sabalera wins the upcoming elections, the same management that hired him—made up of José Vignatti and José Alonso—would return to power, with whom he had conflicts that resulted in a favorable ruling from FIFA and its subsequent ratification by the CAS.

The player also claims that he did not receive any payment during the second half of 2023, and Colón’s proposal aimed to reflect an amount higher than what was actually owed, considering that FIFA was supposed to cover his salary while he was injured playing for the Paraguay National Team in the South American Qualifiers.

Deadlines and consequences

Time is running out: Colón has until October 15 to settle the debt of 375,000 dollars plus 12,859,500 pesos, both with an annual interest rate of 5%. If they fail to comply, the club would automatically be sanctioned by FIFA, which would complicate the registration of new players and sports planning.

While waiting for income from the transfers of Leonel Picco to Platense and Alan Forneris to Racing, which could ease the situation, the directors are considering other options, including a bank loan to pay off the debt on time and then recover the funds through incoming payments.

A conflict that reflects institutional complexity

The Espínola case once again highlights the economic and contractual problems facing Colón, a challenge the club must resolve quickly to avoid affecting the squad’s operations and to ensure peace of mind for the coaching staff and players. The Paraguayan defender’s decision sets a precedent regarding the need for financial certainty and trust in the management

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