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Breaking: Colo Colo is poised to add O’Higgins winger Joaquín Montecinos to their roster, reversing a prior stance against mid-season reinforcements unless a player departed. The potential transfer comes as the team struggles in the current season and with the Chilean transfer window closing this Thursday, August 8th.
Colo Colo initially maintained they wouldn’t pursue new players without a corresponding departure, a position articulated by Aníbal Mosa. This policy drew criticism from fans and observers, given the team’s performance. The club is currently 8th in the Chilean Primera División standings with 22 points after 18 matches played as of August 6th, 2024.
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However, according to TNT Sports journalist Daniel Arrieta, Colo Colo has shifted its strategy and is now actively pursuing Montecinos. Arrieta reported via Instagram that Montecinos requested to be excluded from O’Higgins’ squad for their recent match, citing the potential opportunity to join Colo Colo.
“joaquín Montecinos today was not summoned in O’Higgins. The player asked not to be considered as he has an option to go to Colo Colo. In black and white, they didn’t rule it out. however, there is nothing closed. It is an option. until Thursday you can add reinforcements,” Arrieta stated.
Montecinos, 29, has featured in 18 games for O’Higgins in 2024, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists.Prior to his time with O’Higgins, based in Rancagua, he played for Audax Italiano, and had stints in Mexico with tijuana and Querétaro. He primarily plays as a right winger, a position Colo Colo has sought to strengthen.
The potential signing carries familial significance, as Joaquín’s father,