Madelón on Unión: First get in, then dreaming is allowed | OneFootball

Leonardo Madelón spoke about his hometown of Cafferata, but he also left a hopeful message for Unión as the Clausura comes to a close.

Beyond the current football situation, Leonardo Madelón retains the simplicity and identity that define him. At the end of his interview with RTS Medios, the Unión coach allowed himself an emotional journey back to his roots, to the small town of Cafferata in Santa Fe, where he grew up and shaped his character. And he shared a phrase that sparked great excitement among the rojiblanco fans.

Cafferata, Leo Madelón’s place in the world

“Cafferata is in the south of Santa Fe, it has 1,500 inhabitants, country people with huge hearts. I grew up there, with no railway or industry, just plains and hard work. There are always kids kicking a ball in the street. That shapes you, it teaches you to be hungry and to love football,” he recounted with emotion.

Proudly, he listed the names of footballers who came from his town: “From there came Benjamín Santos, who played in Torino; Jorge Priotti, Chavo Desábato, Gustavo Quinteros, Elías Gómez… and well, also the shortest of them all, which is me,” he joked, laughing.

The Unión coach maintains an unbreakable bond with his place of origin: “I love my town. I went back there to vote, I never changed my address. I have family, friends, I go often. In Cafferata, you always breathe football and values. That never goes away.”

Unión’s moment, according to Leo Madelón

And among anecdotes, football, and affection, he left a closing thought that sums up his philosophy of life: “I enjoy this moment. I’ve learned that you have to stay calm, that results come if you work with passion. At Unión, that’s what we’re doing and it fills me with pride.”

Madelón, the one from Cafferata, the one with common sense and the right words, has once again reconnected Tatengue with its essence. The team is fighting at the top, the fans are excited, and he, true to his style, keeps his feet on the ground:

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