Cardozo open to staying at Belgrano: “They want to take up the option”

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·27 May 2026

Cardozo open to staying at Belgrano: “They want to take up the option”

The Uruguayan goalkeeper reflected on the historic title won with Belgrano, recalled his difficult departure from Peñarol, and acknowledged that the club wants to buy his transfer rights from Unión.

In an extensive interview with El Espectador, the former Unión goalkeeper highlighted the historic magnitude of the triumph and admitted that he is still processing what he experienced with the Pirata. “In Córdoba we made history and left a mark for life”, said the Uruguayan, who also revealed that the club’s president, Luis Fabián Artime, has already told him of the intention to trigger the purchase option.

Cardozo also recalled the toughest moments of his time at Peñarol, where he went through injuries, criticism, and family problems that marked his career. “I left Uruguay very battered”, he admitted, adding that the title won in Argentina represents personal redemption after several difficult years.

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He also spoke about his future at Belgrano, the possibility of one day returning to Peñarol, and even made it clear that he dreams of a call-up to the Uruguay national team.

Notable quotes from Thiago Cardozo

“In Córdoba we made history and left a mark for life”
“People don’t realize what this title means for Belgrano”
“People were crying in the streets, it was madness”
“I imagined it as a kid, but not this beautifully”
“Belgrano is a giant club”
“The 40,000 people fill the stadium before the first matchday”
“I left Uruguay very battered”
“I had to go through very hard things at Peñarol”
“Today people see me in a different reality, and that is very beautiful”
“Everything that happened to me was part of the journey”
“Belgrano wants to buy me”
“Today I’m happy in Córdoba”
“Not everything is money, you also have to think about family”
“Peñarol will always be my home”
“The national team is the big goal I have”
“I’ve been playing in Argentine football for three years, and I feel like people talk little about me”
“I don’t shy away from adversity”
“Being a champion in Argentine football is priceless”