At 18 years old, Gedeón Díaz has gradually begun to carve out a place for himself in Colo Colo's first team. The young Venezuelan-Chilean footballer, who has delivered standout performances with the Cacique, signed his first professional contract with the albos. The contract will run until 2030. The youngster took the big step and put pen to paper alongside sporting manager Daniel Morón and Jaime Pizarro, director of Blanco y Negro. He was also accompanied by his family. In that regard, Díaz spoke about how important his circle was during his formative years in driving his career forward: "I'm very happy about this big step in my career, and I thank God for this. My family's support is fundamental at this moment, because without them I don't know if I would have achieved this. They are my engine to keep fighting for my dreams. They are fundamental in my life," he said at his presentation. Colo Colo published a series of posts highlighting the first professional contract of its new jewel. Among them was a video in which Díaz himself valued this new step in his career. "I've taken it very calmly and I'm happy to be considered part of the squad. I thank the coaches for considering me," he said. Gedeón Díaz scored his first goal as a professional against Audax Italiano in the Copa Chile. Photo: Photosport Díaz's happiness and Fernando Ortiz's message Díaz has made four appearances for the Cacique's first team, in which he scored one goal and provided an assist. The young Chilean-Venezuelan recalled his first goal as a professional, in the win over Audax Italiano in the Copa Chile: "Scoring a goal for the team you love is an inexplicable joy, I was very happy at that moment," he revealed. He also spoke about his upcoming goals: "To keep being part of the squad, to be able to win a championship with the club — that's a goal that's right here," he added. Finally, the video ends with a statement from Díaz just after making his debut in the nets: "It's inexplicable to play in these colors, I'm very happy about the goal. It's what I dreamed of as a little boy." Meanwhile, Fernando Ortiz addressed the youngster's contract signing: "I congratulate Gedeón, he's doing things well, and it's up to him to continue his professional career at a first division club," he said. "I haven't yet decided whether he will start on Sunday; he's in contention. I will decide," he stated. The Cacique will visit the Sánchez Rumoroso to face Coquimbo Unido this Sunday, October 11. Gedeón Díaz signs the beginning of a dream in the Colo-Colo shirt 🤟🏻⚪️⚫️Our forward signed his first professional contract, taking another step on the path he dreamed of as a child 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Mgsltv4Ba2— Colo-Colo (@ColoColo) October 9, 2026
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