Lértora’s Colón: A City’s Rising Optimism

Columbus once again put on the table a proper name that arouses excitement in the Sabalero world. Federico Lértora received a specific proposal to return to the club, with a contract for two seasons, and there is marked optimism among the leadership regarding a possible acceptance that would mean a leap in the hierarchy for the new sports project.

A surname linked to recent history

To talk about Lértora is to automatically refer to the most glorious pages of Columbus. It was one of the key pieces of the 2021 Professional League Cup champion teamthe first AFA title in the club’s history, and was also part of the squad that reached the runner-up of the 2019 Copa Sudamericanaremaining one step away from continental glory. His return would not only be football-related, but also symbolic.

Colotto’s proposal and word

The offer was publicly confirmed by manager Diego Colotto, who referred to the issue in dialogue with Radio Sol (FM 91.5). With a measured and respectful tone, he made the club’s position clear: “When there is history and trajectory, one is careful. The dialogue is open and the decision will be yours“, he expressed, noting that Colón did his part and is now waiting for a response from the player.

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Behind closed doors, the message is clear: Lértora is considered a footballer capable of order, lead and raise the level of a team that is going through a reconstruction phase.

His present in Mexico and physical doubts

The sporting context of the midfielder is one of the points that is carefully analyzed. Lértora arrived in Mexico in the winter of 2022 and continued for a good part of his stay, but in recent months his participation was considerably reduced. His last official match was April 5in the 1-1 draw between Querétaro and León for the Liga MX, a match in which he was replaced 41 minutes of the first half.

Since then he has not added minutes again. So far in 2025 he has played only 13 partiescompleting the 90 minutes only in seven. A calf injury He was sidelined since April and prolonged an inactivity that today raises questions in the medical and football analysis.

Optimism, but with caution

In Colón they are not unaware of the risks. The immediate antecedent of Sebastian Prediger in 2024also a central steering wheel, elderly and with a performance far from what was expected, appears as a warning. However, they trust that the context, the motivation to return and the knowledge of the club can make a difference.

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Therefore, beyond logical doubts, the climate is positive expectation. If Lértora accepts, Colón would not only add experience and hierarchy, but also a reference with Sabalero DNA, capable of being a flag in a process that seeks to recover identity and competitiveness.

The ball is now on the player’s side. In Santa Fe, the illusion is already underway.