After missing out on goalkeeper Santiago Mele, Colo Colo meets with Juan Espínola as plan B
Key Points
- Colo Colo offered a loan deal for Uruguayan goalkeeper Santiago Mele upon the request of head coach Fernando Ortiz.
- Since Independiente submitted a better offer for Mele, it was stated that the goalkeeper will transfer to Argentina.
- Colo Colo is meeting with 31-year-old Paraguayan goalkeeper Juan Espínola, who is owned by Newell's Old Boys, as an alternative.
- Espínola's entourage confirmed that talks with the club are ongoing, but there is no official offer yet.
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Chilean club Colo Colo's head coach Fernando Ortiz wanted to transfer Uruguayan goalkeeper Santiago Mele to strengthen the defense. The club management offered a one-year loan deal with a purchase option for the 28-year-old goalkeeper who plays for Mexico's Monterrey.
However, Colo Colo's plan fell through because Argentina's Independiente submitted a better offer. It was reported that Mele, who was also invited to the World Cup by Marcelo Bielsa, will transfer to Independiente as he is keen on playing in Argentine football.
Following this development, Colo Colo contacted Paraguayan goalkeeper Juan Espínola as a plan B. The entourage of the 31-year-old Espínola, who is owned by Newell's Old Boys and currently plays on loan at Barracas Central, stated that negotiations are ongoing but there is no concrete offer yet.
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- Who was Colo Colo's first goalkeeper target?
- Colo Colo wanted to transfer 28-year-old Uruguayan goalkeeper Santiago Mele, who plays for Mexico's Monterrey and was called up to the World Cup squad by Marcelo Bielsa.
- Why wasn't Santiago Mele transferred to Colo Colo?
- Argentina's Independiente club made a better offer for Mele, and it was reported that the player will transfer to this team because he is keen on playing in Argentine football.
- Who became Colo Colo's new goalkeeper candidate?
- Colo Colo started negotiations with 31-year-old Paraguayan goalkeeper Juan Espínola, who is owned by Newell's Old Boys and plays on loan at Barracas Central.
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