Coloccini reiterates desire to leave Newcastle

Coloccini was linked with a move to the Argentina Primera Division leaders in January, but a transfer failed to materialise as Newcastle refused to release the defender from his contract.

The 31-year-old spent a stint on loan at San Lorenzo, who he supported as a child, during the 2000-01 season, helping them to the Clausura title that term.

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