The Patronato Chronicle
The dugout7 Feb 2028
Alejandro Leiva: that is not what I was promised
“Things were said to me before I signed. I am not going to repeat them, but I remember all of them.” Patronato have not answered, which is an answer of sorts.
Market7 Feb 2028
Bartolomé Velásquez puts it in writing
“This is not anger. I have thought about it for months, and nothing that has happened lately changed my mind.” The request is on a desk at Patronato, and it is not being withdrawn.
Squad7 Feb 2028
Federico Bravo signs on for more
“Some decisions take a long time. This one took ten minutes, and most of that was finding a pen.” Federico Bravo and Patronato agree another 2 years.
Squad7 Feb 2028
A falling-out at Patronato
Facundo Heredia and a teammate went at it, and not about football. Training grounds are small places and a long season makes them smaller.
Boardroom7 Feb 2028
4 academy graduates step up at Patronato
Senior shirt numbers handed to boys the coaches have known since they were twelve. Most will not make it and all of them have already done the hard part.
The terraces7 Feb 2028
Patronato supporters have found a favourite in Bartolomé Velásquez
There is a particular warmth a ground reserves for a 23-year-old it feels ownership of. Bartolomé Velásquez has it now, and everything he does for the rest of his time here will be measured against the goodwill he was handed for free.
Match5 Feb 2028
Patronato see off Los Andes
Three points for Patronato, 2‑0 the final word against Los Andes in a contest settled by the finer margins.
Market7 Feb 2028
Miguel Ángel González steps up from the Patronato academy
There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. Miguel Ángel González has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.
Market7 Feb 2028
Facundo Correa steps up from the Patronato academy
There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. Facundo Correa has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.
In brief
- Market Patronato promote Valentín Herrera from within
- Player ratings One of those days for Facundo Heredia
- Boardroom Patronato let a promise lapse