Luis Spahn: «We can dream on the pitch, but we need to sell» | OneFootball

As part of the club’s traditional anniversary-month marathon, Unión president analyzed the current state of Madelón’s team. He highlighted the high level of play, but acknowledged salary delays and the pressing need to complete sales to balance the institution’s finances.

Club Atlético Unión is going through a month of celebrations for its anniversary, and in that context, president Luis Spahn took advantage of the institution’s marathon to speak about the current situation of “Tatengue”. In an in-depth conversation, the club leader combined the enthusiasm generated by the first team with the harsh reality of the numbers being handled by the administration.

The sporting dream: “There are moments of brilliant play”

Spahn did not hide his satisfaction with the performance the squad led by Leonardo Madelón has been showing. For the president, the team’s footballing level gives fans reason to dream about important objectives in the short term.

“We’re like all Unión supporters, with very high expectations. There are levels of play that, at times, are very high, and that builds the internal confidence that’s needed. We have to approach every match like a final,” he said. He was also ambitious about the current competitions: “In the Copa Argentina, we’re just a few finals away from a desired situation, and in the local tournament I think we’re clearly in a position to qualify for the playoffs.”

Finances in the red: the impact of not selling

However, the sporting optimism contrasts with a tight financial reality. Spahn explained that the club is going through a period of economic stress as a result of not having transferred players in the last year and a half, a vital source of income for any First Division team.

“It’s not a pleasant situation, although it’s not desperate either. We could have been much more comfortable by accepting sales that were not to our liking, but we decided to wait,” he explained. In that regard, he was blunt about the management model: “There isn’t a single club in Argentina that doesn’t need to sell in order to sustain a budget in line with its expectations. Sales are the engine for generating genuine resources.”

Late salaries and the “protection” of the club’s assets

One of the most sensitive points of the interview was the acknowledgment of delayed wage payments. The president confirmed that there is a ten-day delay with the professional squad, though he sought to reassure everyone: “We are working to settle that debt this very week and be up to date both with the players and with the institution’s permanent staff.”

Finally, Spahn left a clear message regarding the upcoming transfer window. Despite the need for money, he assured that they will not “give away” the club’s young prospects. He mentioned specific cases such as Mateo Del Blanco and recalled that formal offers for Maizon Rodríguez have already been rejected. “We are not going to accept any proposal that does not meet our expectations. Unión must continue to be a beacon for players seeking development and great opportunities,” he concluded.

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