Diego Armando Díaz: “I needed minutes and Patronato welcomed me warmly” | OneFootball

As Unión was getting ready to face Lanús at the 15 de Abril stadium, a familiar face appeared around the red-and-white venue. Diego Armando Díaz, who was loaned to Patronato to get more playing time, took advantage of a break in the Primera Nacional to return to Santa Fe, reunite with his former teammates, and cheer on El Tatengue.

The forward spoke about how he is going through this new stage of his career, acknowledged that the change is doing him good, and made it clear that his bond with the club remains intact.

“I needed to play, and at Patronato they welcomed me very well”

Díaz explained that the decision to go out on loan was driven by the need to have more involvement, something that was hard for him to achieve at Unión. “Everything is going well at Patronato, they welcomed me very well. I knew I needed more minutes, and I’m very happy with this opportunity,” he said.

The striker also highlighted the confidence the coaching staff has given him and said he feels comfortable both on and off the pitch with the Paraná side.

“We’re going to get out of this”

Patronato is not going through a good spell in Zone A of the Primera Nacional and is battling near the bottom of the table. However, Díaz was optimistic about what lies ahead. “We’re in a bit of a tough spot, but we’re going to get out of this. We have a very good group, and we trust that we’re going to turn things around,” he said.

The forward emphasized the squad’s strength as one of the factors fueling hope of reversing their current footballing situation.

His affection for Unión remains intact

Beyond his present at Patronato, Díaz did not hide the joy he felt at returning to the 15 de Abril stadium and reuniting with those who were his teammates until just a few weeks ago. “Everything is fine with the Unión players. I was talking with them yesterday and also today. They told me to stop by the locker room, and now I’m going to go say hello to everyone,” he said.

His words showed that his bond with the squad and the club remains intact, despite going through a new experience away from Santa Fe.

A stage for growth

With regular playing time at Patronato and the goal of continuing to grow as a footballer, Diego Armando Díaz is facing a semester that could prove key for his career. While he seeks to establish himself in the Primera Nacional, he has not lost sight of Unión, the club where he took his first steps in the top flight and where he hopes to return with more experience and match fitness when the time comes.

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