Aguirre and Grella to sign first pro contracts | OneFootball

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

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

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

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

Apertura Playoffs: 1 match – 90 minutes

Clausura Playoffs: 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 getting into the box and an ability to score, attributes that have earned the coaching staff’s trust to gradually integrate him into the professional squad.

Santiago Grella: First Team debut and steady growth

Grella, for his part, took a decisive leap this year. On October 10, in the 3-1 defeat against Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero, he made his First Team debut, coming on for 34 minutes in place of Franco Fragapane.

His season with the Reserve was also solid:

Apertura 2025: 11 matches – 1 goal – 828 minutes

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

Apertura Playoffs: 1 match – 90 minutes

Clausura Playoffs: 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 able to adapt to different roles in the midfield.

A key step for the renewal of the squad

The imminent signing of contracts by 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 proven they are ready to compete.

The announcement, expected in the coming days, will mark Unión’s first move towards a 2026 in which the renewal of the squad will play a central role in the club’s sporting plans.

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