Aguirre and Grella to sign first pro contracts | OneFootball

Unión is about to take an important step in its youth promotion policy. In the coming hours, the club will announce the signing of the first professional contracts for Misael Aguirre and Santiago Grella, two players from the Tatengue academy who have already had contact with the First Team and were part of the recent successful Reserve campaigns.

The two players have been training for months under the watchful eye of Leonardo Madelón, who not only repeatedly included them in the squad but also gave one of them his official debut in the first team.

Misael Aguirre: projection, goals, and a special agreement with Colón

Aguirre, born on October 29, 2007, joined Unión from Colón, a deal that included an agreement between both clubs for a future sale. At just 17 years old, he became a key player in the Reserve throughout 2025.

His performance in the Copa Proyección shows why Madelón sees him as an immediate prospect:

Clausura 2025: 11 matches – 4 goals – 1 assist – 832 minutes

Apertura 2025: 10 matches – 1 goal – 543 minutes

Playoffs Apertura: 1 match – 90 minutes

Playoffs Clausura: 2 matches – 1 goal – 180 minutes

Total 2025: 24 matches – 6 goals – 1 assist – 1,645 minutes

Aguirre is a dynamic player, with an ease for reaching the area and the ability to score, attributes that have earned the coaching staff's trust to gradually integrate him into the professional squad.

Santiago Grella: debut in the First Team and sustained growth

Grella, on the other hand, made a decisive leap this year. On October 10, in the 3-1 defeat against Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero, he debuted in the First Team, playing 34 minutes as a substitute for Franco Fragapane.

His season in the Reserve was also solid:

Apertura 2025: 11 matches – 1 goal – 828 minutes

Clausura 2025: 10 matches – 2 goals – 1 assist – 855 minutes

Playoffs Apertura: 1 match – 90 minutes

Playoffs Clausura: 2 matches – 1 assist – 180 minutes

Total 2025: 25 matches – 3 goals – 2 assists – 1,987 minutes

Madelón considers him a reliable player, tactically intelligent, and capable of adapting to different roles in the midfield.

A key step for the squad's renewal

The imminent signing of contracts for Aguirre and Grella is part of the club's need to strengthen its youth base, bet on homegrown players, and give continuity to players who have already shown they are ready to compete.

The announcement, expected in the coming days, will mark Unión's first move towards 2026, where the renewal of the squad will play a central role in sports planning.

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