The potential transfer of 32-year-old Chilean attacking midfielder Diego Valdés from Vélez to Colo-Colo appears to be delayed. His participation in a friendly match against Cerro Porteño, where he scored the winning goal, is being interpreted as a sign that the transfer is currently stalled. Valdés, who joined Vélez in July 2025, has a contract that runs until the end of 2027. The Chilean international has 37 caps and 2 goals for his country, and he registered 5 assists in 13 appearances during the 2025/2026 Torneo Apertura season. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €2.80m.