The transfer market at Colo Colo has been marked, in addition to signings, by departures. Gabriel Costa, Matías Zaldivia, Carlo Villanueva, and Óscar Opazo are the players who did not renew their contracts and, by their own decision or that of the management, packed their bags and left the Monumental Stadium.
The list of players can be added Gabriel Suazo. The future of the captain is increasingly far from the Cacique and, in that sense, it is necessary to review the policy of renewals and learn from mistakes to not repeat them. In 2023, there are key players who will end their contracts and the Whites will not want to lose them.
Colo Colo players whose contracts end in 2023
In this regard, starting next season, the Sports Management will have to focus on what the negotiations for renewals will be. In 2022, the idea of the office chaired by Daniel Morón was to wait for the end of the championship to talk to the players. However, they could not secure important figures.
One of those whose contract ends is Maximiliano Falcón. The Peluca arrived in 2020 and already has advanced conversations to extend his stay in Macul. This has been expressed by the player and his representative, as they are very comfortable in Chile. The idea of the Uruguayan is to sign a new contract with a release clause that allows him to leave if an offer arrives.
Another figure that will have to negotiate his stay in Pedrero is Esteban Pavez. The midfielder returned to the Cacique in early 2022 and will have to decide his future during the next year. Same case as Alexander Oroz, who has already earned a place in the first team.
There are other special cases. For example, César Fuentes has just renewed his contract, however, Corralero negotiates every year. In this way, it will be necessary to wait and see how the year develops to know if he will continue with the Indian jersey. Another one is Agustín Bouzat. Chiqui arrived in the middle of 2022 and it will be necessary to see if his performance is approved by the time his contract ends in December 2023.
Finally, the future of Joan Cruz must be reviewed. The youth, whose contract also ends in 2023, automatically renewed this 2022 based on the percentage of appearances. Thus, the desire of the management is to continue with the player. However, his stay in Macul will be analyzed by his representative. On the other hand, Daniel Gutiérrez also had the same modality to extend his stay and this 2023 will be crucial for his next steps in professionalism.
Thus, at Colo Colo, the mission is clear: learn from mistakes. The Sports Management will not want important players in the team to leave for free again, generating a sporting and economic detriment.