Miguel Del Sel: It’s all about the fans and chasing a title, like Colón | OneFootball

Miguel Del Sel, vice president of Unión, gave an extensive interview on Radio Mitre Santa Fe (99.3), with Juan Carlos Del Missier's program, in which he provided a deep overview of the present and future of the red and white institution. With a reflective tone and far from strictly football analysis, the leader emphasized institutional growth, social and educational development, and the place the club holds today within the city.

Del Sel's decision to enter Unión's institutional life

“The day I accompanied Luis Spahn in the election, I said that Unión was doing very well, and I still maintain that,” stated Del Sel, convinced that the club is going through a solid phase beyond the logical sports tensions. In this regard, he highlighted the diversity of disciplines that coexist within the institution: basketball, hockey, rugby, handball, boxing, swimming, and women's football, which recently achieved promotion to the First Division, along with outstanding results at the national and international levels.

One of the central themes of the interview was educational and cultural growth. From his background as a Physical Education teacher, Del Sel emphasized the importance of the club's school, the cultural life that develops in Unión, and the agreement with the Favaloro University, which will allow the incorporation of the Sports Sciences career starting in 2026. “A club has to train and educate, not just play ball,” he remarked, broadening the perspective on the institution's social function.

On the economic front, the vice president was clear and realistic. He acknowledged that Unión continues to grow but explained that football alone is not enough to sustain the entire structure. “Two home games plus television rights do not cover everything. There is boarding, food, transportation, contracts, and employees. People often do not see that part,” he pointed out, and recalled that the board of directors works ad honorem. In this context, he admitted that the sale of players remains a necessity and expressed his expectation that “two or three transfers” will be completed in the coming months.

Del Sel took pride and highlighted Unión's present

There was also room to respond to criticism. Del Sel defended the managerial work and asked for greater understanding: “It's easy to comment from the outside. The member who went to vote was surprised by the club because there are many people who only go to the stadium and do not know everything Unión offers.” In this line, he highlighted investments such as the purchase of Casa Sol, the functionality of the current facilities, and the upcoming inauguration of new boxes.

In sports, he called for patience and respect towards the squad and the technical staff. “Unión's priority was to avoid relegation, and it achieved that. Then it was close to something more, but there are 30 teams looking for the same,” he stated. He even compared budget realities: “Cavani's salary is double that of the entire Unión squad, and Boca was eliminated. This also explains many things.”

And Del Sel pointed out: “Everyone knows that everything focuses on the fan, on winning a championship, because Colón also achieved it. Working in this way, with good people, a good coach, and a good squad, and a supportive fan base, it can be achieved, then it will depend on whether the ball hits the post or not…”

Del Sel also confirmed that the squad will resume training on January 2 at Casa Unión and that the preseason will include a week in Montevideo, between January 12 and 19, with friendly matches. He concluded with a personal reflection that sums up his commitment: “I continue to enjoy being at Unión. I do it because it makes me feel good and because I believe in the club. I give my time, accompany the squad, and I do everything out of conviction. I'm indulging myself, but always thinking of Unión.”

A statement that reinforces a central idea: for Del Sel, Unión is not measured only by Sunday results, but by everything it builds day by day off the field.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.