Crunch time at Unión: Mateo Del Blanco and Rafael Profini close to Europe | OneFootball

Mateo Del Blanco’s departure from Unión de Santa Fe appears to be imminent. The 22-year-old left back did not take part in today’s training session, a clear sign that negotiations for his transfer to European football have entered their final stage.

Rumors about his departure have turned into certainty in recent hours. The transfer to France’s Ligue 1 is very advanced. The club leading the race to land the Tatengue’s “jewel” is Racing Strasbourg, which is willing to back the activation of the player’s release clause, valued at close to $2.5 million net and payable in a lump sum.

Given this situation, the coaching staff led by Leonardo Madelón is already beginning to come to terms with the loss of one of the squad’s most consistent and marketable players. The coming days will be key to completing the paperwork that will allow Del Blanco to pack his bags and begin his first experience in the Old Continent.

Meanwhile, Unión’s transfer-market saga added a new chapter today. Midfielder Rafael Profini did not train alongside his teammates and instead followed an individualized session, limiting himself to running on the side of the pitch.

Although this separate work raises physical questions, all eyes are on the negotiations: his transfer to Ukrainian football is very advanced. The Tatengue board is moving steadily in its efforts to finalize the departure of the 22-year-old midfielder, who established himself as an untouchable piece for Leonardo Madelón after Mauricio Martínez’s exit.

Barring any last-minute issues with the paperwork or the terms of the transfer, the standout Apertura midfielder could be living his final days in Santa Fe before moving to the Old Continent.

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