Corvalán on borrowed time at Unión after being left out of 2026 plans | OneFootball

Claudio Corvalán is facing decisive hours in his extensive tenure as a player for Unión. Although he has a contract valid until December 31, 2026, the defender received a clear notification from Leonardo Madelón before the start of the preseason: he will not be considered for the next season.

The coach's decision now forces a negotiation that does not seem simple, especially due to the contractual weight of the player, one of the best-paid in the squad.

In recent weeks, Corvalán's name has appeared on Quilmes' radar. However, the club is unlikely to match the figures he earns at Unión, making any chance of a transfer or agreed termination more complex. This scenario, therefore, raises a question: under what conditions will the departure of the full-back, who was once a leader and captain, occur?

A 2025 far from what Corvalán expected at Unión

The year 2025 marked a turning point in his continuity. After being a key player for Cristian González, Corvalán lost ground with the arrival of Madelón, who quickly made it clear that the defender was not part of his project. The numbers reflect this decline: he played 12 matches (990 minutes) in the Apertura Tournament; had more presence in the Copa Sudamericana, where he played five matches and 381 minutes; while in the Clausura, he barely registered two appearances, totaling 13 minutes. In the Copa Argentina, he was not used at all. In total, he closed the year with 19 matches played and 1,384 minutes on the field.

Having joined in 2018, Corvalán built a significant career at Unión. With 219 matches accumulated in all competitions, three goals, and a period in which he even wore the captain's armband, his departure will represent the end of an era for the club.

Now, with Madelón's definitive notice and a contract that extends for two more years, negotiations will be key to determining the next chapter in the defender's career and how a relationship that has marked Unión for more than half a decade will be resolved.

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