The Uruguayan forward was one of the most interesting options that the Cacique is probing to replace Juan Martín Lucero, but his possibility has cooled in recent days.
The departure of Juan Martín Lucero caused a lot of headaches for Colo Colo. This is not only because the leadership seeks legal mechanisms to punish the player and Fortaleza, but also because the complicated search for his replacement where there are not too many alternatives within reach.
In this sense, one of the most interesting options is that of Miguel Merentiel, who had an outstanding passage through Defense and Justice, although he was left without a place in Palmeiras. Despite the fact that Alfredo Stöhwing himself assured that his arrival was progressing positively, in recent days his arrival at the Monumental Stadium has cooled down.
What about Merentiel?
Various versions have emerged about the reasons that have not allowed the signing of the 26-year-old Uruguayan striker to close. However, for now only It has not been possible to secure his signing for economic reasons.
This is because the offer presented by the Cacique (close to 200 thousand dollars) for his loan is considered very low in Palmeiras and they ask to raise the aim. The idea in the Verdao, is that the albos cancel close to 500 thousand dollars and take charge of their entire salary to yield to the player.
The option is not down, but given the difficulties that have been encountered to close it in Colo Colo, they are already looking at other options such as the Paraguayan Darío Lezcano, for whom andThey submitted an offer to Juárez de México.
The search for the center forward has not been easy for the whites. Previously it was tried by Javier Correa, but in Santos Laguna were only going to let the player leave through a sale and not a loan as Blanco y Negro claimed.
Colo Colo must put his foot on the accelerator to cover a vital position for Gustavo Quinteros, since today it only has Leandro Benegas as center forward.
