Del Blanco could be key for Unión in keeping hold of Tagliamonte | OneFootball

The name of Mateo Del Blanco is starting to gain traction in the transfer market, and Unión knows that the summer could bring decisive moves. With the imminent departure of Gabriel Rojas to European football, Racing is considering alternatives to strengthen the left-back position, and the rojiblanco player has emerged as one of the options generating the most consensus in Avellaneda.

Del Blanco had already been on the radar of major clubs. River followed him closely, especially due to their need to reinforce that area of the field, and Rosario Central also showed interest. However, there have been no formal advances so far. The scenario could change if Racing accelerates after finalizing Rojas’s transfer, an operation that would free up a spot and resources to go after the Unión defender.

Unión’s stance from Santa Fe is clear. The club is in no hurry to sell and has set strong conditions: they intend to part with between 70 and 80 percent of the player’s rights in exchange for a figure close to four million dollars. The amount reflects the player’s potential and the value the club assigns him within its sporting structure, as well as their intention not to weaken the squad without adequate compensation.

Del Blanco to Racing and, Tagliamonte’s return to Unión?

Amid this possible move, there is a parallel negotiation that could prove key. Unión remains interested in retaining Matías Tagliamonte, the goalkeeper who was one of the team’s standout players in the second half of the year. The club had a purchase option of 500,000 dollars for 50 percent of his rights and had communicated their intention to exercise it, but the deal fell through when the required 20 percent down payment was not made.

The context at Racing has also changed. The departure of the experienced Gabriel Arias has reshaped the situation in the academic club’s goal. Although Facundo Cambeses currently holds the starting spot, Tagliamonte is now considered a valuable asset to strengthen that area, which has cooled any immediate negotiations. Even so, the goalkeeper has expressed his desire to return to Unión, a request that resonates with Leonardo Madelón, who is determined to keep him as a key piece of the project.

In this clash of interests, Racing’s possible move for Del Blanco could become a bargaining chip. Unión does not rule out that a deal for the left-back could include variables or agreements that facilitate Tagliamonte’s return, a sporting priority for the coaching staff.

With several fronts open, the market is starting to heat up for the Tatengue. Del Blanco’s stock is rising, Racing is evaluating, River and Central remain attentive, and Unión is looking to balance the impact of a major sale with the need to keep one of the team’s top performers. The outcome, as usual, will depend on who makes the first move.

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