A longtime admirer of the institute turns a lifelong wish into reality by dressing in white.
After an extended search, he finally arrived in Chile on January 6 to join Colo Colo for the 2023 season. Carlos Palacios signed a one-year loan with the club he has long supported, following a medical exam, and joined his new pre-season teammates in Argentina with a clear focus on the campaign ahead. The tournament starts soon for the Cacique, with the Super Cup scheduled for the 15th approaching. He also aims to shine with the Chile national team, which is beginning its journey toward the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, having appeared in seven matches so far, including a standout performance against Argentina in the 2021 Copa América occurred earlier in his career.
CONTRACT AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH VASCO
Palacios confirms his presence in Macul through December 31, 2023. Vasco da Gama releases him, but the player remains under Vasco’s ownership until the end of April 2025.
WORTH
Porto Alegre International paid 2.7 million euros to acquire Palacios from the Spanish club Union, later selling him to Vasco for 1.5 million euros. The Admiral charges Colo Colo roughly 300,000 in transfer fees for the assignment.
His market value stands at 1.7 million euros.
SALARY
Colo Colo agreed to cover his full salary for 2023. In practical terms, that arrangement enabled Vasco to release him and allow his travel. He earns 200,000 reais every 30 days in Brazil, which translates to about 40,000 dollars or 33 million Chilean pesos per month.
WHAT IS HE PLAYING ABOUT?
Palacios Núñez is a creative midfielder who first gained recognition as a left winger with Unión Española. At Vasco he displayed greater comfort in a central midfield role. He started five league games but appeared in 24 matches overall, contributing one goal and one assist. He featured as a right winger in the opening draw against Brusque, shifted to a left winger role in other fixtures, and acted as a versatile midfielder in several matches. This proven adaptability in attack makes him a natural replacement for Gabriel Costa, who left Colo Colo for Alianza and cemented himself on both wings and in midfield since the move.
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