Enzo Roldán, the only return Unión are keen on for 2026 | OneFootball

As Unión begins to shape the squad for the 2026 season, the list of players who must return after their loans is extensive. However, among the range of names, one stands out in Leonardo Madelón’s consideration: Enzo Roldán. The midfielder, who last played for Platense, is practically the only one among those who must return who would be in the coach’s plans.

Roldán started 2024 at Calamar, where he won the title but had little participation. With the arrival of Cristian González in Vicente López, his role disappeared completely and he ended up sidelined. Now he must return to Tatengue, where Madelón sees him as a concrete possibility to strengthen the midfield.

Marabel, the most notable case: he might not return

The situation is different for Junior Marabel, who is coming off a great year at Palestino. The Chilean club is considering executing the purchase and then negotiating him, as his future could lie with Alianza Lima, who have shown strong interest. Therefore, his return to Santa Fe currently appears to be a remote option.

The other players who must return, with very different realities

The rest of the players who must return to Unión have had varied careers and, in most cases, are far from immediate consideration by the coaching staff. Unlike the traditional list, their review can be organized according to the playing time and football context they experienced in the past year:

With significant minutes and full seasons

-Tomás González: one of the most beneficial loans. At Arsenal, he played 28 matches, 1,561 minutes, scored 4 goals, and provided 3 assists.

-Pablo Palacio: a frequent player at Ferro, where he played 28 matches and accumulated 1,690 minutes, as well as two assists. Unión owns 75% of his rights.

-Jeremías Bustos: with continuity at 9 de Julio, he played 27 matches, 1,858 minutes, and scored 3 goals from midfield.

With limited participation but gained experience

-Nahuel Blanco: at Sportivo Las Parejas, he played 21 matches, 853 minutes, and scored 2 goals.

-Daniel “Pajarito” Juárez: at Gimnasia de Jujuy, he played 21 matches and provided 2 assists.

-Franco Ratotti: he adapted quickly to Unión Española, where he played few matches but scored a key goal against Huachipato in the First Division.

With playing time abroad or in lower divisions

-Gastón Arturia: moved to Orense in Ecuador to regain competitive rhythm.

-Tomás Romero: at Houston Dynamo, he played in 22 matches, with 962 minutes, 2 goals, and one assist.

-Juan Ignacio Bircher: central midfielder born in 2005 who gained experience in Federal A with Ben Hur de Rafaela.

With less continuity

-Lisandro Morales: right back who at Atlético de Rafaela only played 8 matches and 500 minutes.

Madelón’s plan

Beyond the names, the message from the coaching staff is clear: Roldán is the only one under real consideration to be reintegrated into the first team. The rest, unless there is a change in criteria or necessity, must look for a new destination or consider alternatives to continue their careers outside Santa Fe.

At Unión, the transfer market has already started, and so has the squad overhaul. The returns are on the table, but for now, only one seems to have the door open to stay.

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