Nicolás Castillo was part of Colo Colo. The striker, who today criticizes José Pedro Fuenzalida for some sayings, was in the Monumental during his childhood. Although it is not such a recognized story in Chilean soccer, the situation was confirmed by the player himself some time ago.
His first coach at Colo Colo was Carlos González, historical collector who is at Rodelindo Román today: “He arrived at the training center we had. There he coincided with Juan Delgado and Luca Pontigo. They were powerful and scorers came out everywhere, “recalls the coach in conversation with AS.
“Some say he is out of place, but he never had any problems with his discipline. He was an excellent boy, a good boy. He never had a lack of respect for anyone, “adds González.
Why did Castillo leave Colo Colo?
However, a trip to Puerto Montt changed the scenario: “The teacher who was in charge, Bernardo Bello, wanted to put him in the middle. The family traveled to that championship. On the way back, Daddy got angry and came over to talk to me. I told him there was nothing he could do, ”says González.
“Nor is it that Colo Colo went wrong. They spoke with the leaders and everything was arranged. I was very close friends with their parents and I remember that they were very fanatical of the Catholic University. So they took him there. “
In a 2016 interview, Nicolás Castillo briefly elaborated on the fact. According to him, his departure was in 2002, in bankruptcy: “My grandmother took me to try me. But the teachers did not teach and sometimes there were no courts. I wanted to play, so my grandfather took me to Católica, ”he said.
González has a different version: “There is a difference with the dates because I remember directing it at La Serena Cup, between 2003 and 2005. I even had a photo of him, along with Juan Delgado. They were both wearing headbands. Anyway, he was a great little boy. ” The rest of the story is known.
Although he does not appear in this starting team, in Colo Colo they remember that Castillo belonged to that generation. Juan Delgado is to the right of the goalkeeper.
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