Palestino surprised the transfer market by announcing the signing of forward César Munder from Cobresal to strengthen its attack ahead of the 2026 season. This addition follows the midfield reinforcement with Sebastián Gallegos, under new coach Cristián Muñoz.
Palestino has taken an unexpected turn in the Chilean transfer market by bringing in César Munder as its second reinforcement for the 2026 season. The 25-year-old forward, born in Cuba and trained in Universidad Católica's youth ranks, arrives from Cobresal, where he scored seven goals and provided two assists last season under Gustavo Huerta. In his professional career, Munder has played 177 matches, netting 24 goals and 13 assists, with prior stints at Deportes La Serena.
The Arab club highlights the attacker's speed in its official announcement: “Es 𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐙 ⚡️¡Bienvenido César Munder al equipo de #TodoUnPueblo! 🇵🇸”. This signing bolsters the front line, complementing the recent midfield addition of Sebastián Gallegos. Moreover, Palestino faces a demanding schedule, including the Copa Sudamericana preliminary round against Universidad de Chile on March 4, in a single-leg match hosted by the blues under Francisco Meneghini.
New coach Cristián ‘La Nona’ Muñoz, who replaced Lucas Bovaglio, will need to integrate Munder into a squad aiming to shine in both the Primera Liga and the continental tournament. This move underscores Palestino's ambition to compete at a high level, leveraging the Cuban-Chilean's experience and potential for immediate impact.
