Unión: Alianza Lima still keen to sign Junior Marabel | OneFootball

Junior Marabel, currently performing well at Palestino, is a priority to reinforce Alianza Lima. What kind of deal would Unión make for the Paraguayan?

The name Junior Marabel is once again making waves in the Peruvian market. From Lima, it is reported that Alianza Lima remains firm in its interest in the Paraguayan striker, who is currently on loan at Palestino in Chile, with 60% of his rights owned by Unión—and the remaining 40% belonging to the player himself.

Palestino can also make a deal for Marabel

The Chilean team has Marabel on loan until December of this year, with a purchase option set at $1,000,000, but in Peru, they have not lost hope of bringing him in for the 2026 season. The striker’s continuity in Chile is not guaranteed, and his future could be decided in the coming weeks, with Unión playing a central role in any negotiations.

In the Inca territory, interest was rekindled by sports media after it was confirmed that Alianza Lima finished another season without titles, which led the management to confirm Néstor Gorosito as coach and focus their attention on renewing the squad. As part of this restructuring, the search for a center forward is a priority, and Marabel’s name is among the options being considered.

Journalist Renato Luna, on the program Nada Que Yo Sepa, stated that Franco Navarro, current sporting director of Alianza, has already held talks with the player’s representative to learn about his contractual situation and explore a possible move.

“Franco Navarro has already spoken with his representative and told him that the player seems interesting to them. There is a loan from Unión de Santa Fe to Palestino that ends in December, and Marabel has a contract with the Argentine club through all of 2026. Alianza likes this player, and Marabel himself is attracted by the idea of playing for Alianza,” said the reporter.

Marabel, enjoying a great spell at Palestino

The 26-year-old Paraguayan striker had an outstanding spell at Palestino, where he scored 11 goals across the National Championship, Copa Sudamericana, and Copa Chile, although he is currently going through a streak of seven matches without scoring. Even so, he is considered an important piece in the “Arab” team, which explains the sustained interest from abroad.

At Unión, they are closely following developments, as any deal involving the player would represent significant income. The Santa Fe club could take part directly in a sale or a new loan, depending on the conditions set by Palestino or if Alianza decides to formally move forward with an offer.

For now, Marabel remains focused on finishing his season in Chile, while in Peru, he is being watched with anticipation. Meanwhile, in Santa Fe, they know that the striker’s future could become one of the key financial moves of the next transfer window.

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