Maizon Rodríguez heads to Russia: Unión agree sale to Krasnodar | OneFootball

Unión finalized the sale of Maizon Rodríguez to Russia’s Krasnodar for a fee close to 4.5 million dollars. In this way, the Uruguayan defender will leave the Santa Fe club to continue his career in European football.

The negotiations gained momentum in recent hours due to the Russian side’s interest, as they were looking to add a center back following Diego Costa’s departure to Greece’s PAOK. In that context, Krasnodar moved for Rodríguez and ultimately reached an agreement with Unión.

The 23-year-old defender had joined Tatengue in 2025 from Juventud Las Piedras. Unión had acquired 50% of his economic rights for a fee close to 825 thousand dollars, so the transfer to Russian football represents a significant financial gain for the club.

During this time, Rodríguez became an important piece of the red-and-white defense and, under Leonardo Madelón, had been one of the main options in the back line.

The Uruguayan’s departure is a major loss for Unión on the sporting side, but at the same time it means considerable income for the club’s coffers. In addition, the arrival of Matías Rocha Calderón gives the coaching staff an alternative to cover the position in the squad.

Thus, Unión once again completes an important deal in the transfer market, and Maizon Rodríguez will now face the challenge of continuing his career in Russia, where he will wear the Krasnodar shirt.

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