Pablo Repetto, even without officially taking over as coach of Independiente Santa Fe, will already have an impact on the planning of reinforcements for the 2026 season, as he aims to put in a good showing in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.
In reality, The Uruguayan helmsman had made his first request for reinforcements to the Cardinal’s commandalthough he is currently working with coach Francisco Lopez to finish the 2025 season in the best way, with half the number of home runs and the option of reaching a new final.
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Currently, Santa Fe is preparing to face Deportes Tolima in Ibague, on Saturday, November 29, at the Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro in Ibague, where it must win to remain alive in the semifinals, because if it loses, its elimination will be completed early.
The Uruguayan coach began to participate in determining contracts, in a context characterized by active competition in the BetPlay II 2025 local league and the technical transition after the departure of the previous coaching staff led by Pacho Lopez.
According to journalist Mariano Olsen, Rippetoe is “already shaping future signings” for the Cardinals. Although the club is under interim management by Lopez and is currently competing in Group B of the Quad, attention has turned to the imminent arrival of the new tactician and his impact on the team’s structure.
Regarding the required reinforcement files, the Uruguayan would have requested additions in four main positions: Right-back, attacking midfielder, winger and strikerThe latter will be a replacement for top scorer Hugo Rodallega due to his old age.
These needs arise in part due to the departure of crucial players, such as Harold Santiago Mosquera, whose absence forces the attack to be strengthened and the famous Hugoles to look for new partnerships. The Uruguayan coach’s priority will be to strengthen the attack, as the team has lost key pieces in that area of the field.
A large part of the fans is focused on the situation of Daniel Torres, the 36-year-old midfielder and historical reference for Santa Fe, whose contract expires in December 2025 and until now the details are known for the renewal of the relationship.
Club President Eduardo Mendes, with the Board of Directors, intends to renew Torres’ bonds for another year, As confirmed by Mariano Olsen. The player, who has made 20 league appearances and three Colombian Cup appearances this season, remains a regular and a key cog in the backbone of the team, despite his recent absence due to illness in the defeat to Tolima. A final decision on its continuation will be made once Santa Fe’s participation in the current BetPlay League ends.
The competitive context adds complexity to rumor management and negotiations. Santa Fe is third in its home group, one point behind Bucaramanga and four points behind leaders Tolima.He is preparing to confront the latter in a decisive duel. The transfer between technicians and the leaking of information about transfers generates an environment of uncertainty, which the club must manage without losing focus on immediate goals.
Mosquera’s departure represents a challenge to the board of directors and the technical staff, which must be right in choosing new reinforcements to maintain the team’s competitiveness and offensive balance.