Bruno Pittón returns for Unión as Corvalán leaves, Del Blanco may go | OneFootball

The return of Bruno Pittón feels like a breath of fresh air for Unión in a year-end marked by significant movements in defense. The full-back has overcome two complex injuries and will be available from January 2nd, when the team begins preseason, a crucial detail in a field area where the club could lose two more players.

In November 2024, Pittón suffered a lower jaw fracture, requiring surgery and a slow recovery that kept him out entirely for the final stretch of that season. In May 2025, the hardest blow came: a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, an injury that also required surgery and several months of recovery.

The situation has recently changed. A few weeks ago, the full-back resumed ball work and exercises alongside the team, ending the year in optimal condition.

Pittón's return has a clear context: Unión cannot face 2026 weakened on the left flank. The departure of Claudio Corvalán, who lost ground in the coaching staff's consideration and played few minutes, is practically underway. The defender has an active contract, but everything indicates he will return to Quilmes, where he left a great impression. Unión's need to reduce its salary mass also drives this decision, in a club that maintains an operational deficit and seeks to lighten costs.

At the same time, rumors of a transfer for Mateo Del Blanco are growing, with interest from foreign teams and formal inquiries in recent weeks. The club is considering a possible sale that could bring significant revenue in a market where Unión needs resources to restructure the squad. In this scenario, Pittón goes from being a rotation option to becoming an indispensable name for the new project.

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