Montevideo: the best choice for Unión’s pre-season? | OneFootball

The management and coaching staff led by Leonardo Madelón face the complicated task of making several decisions, just as the squad begins their vacation until January 2. Above all, there is a pressing issue: the location for preseason training.

What seems clear is that the balance has shifted away from Mar del Plata. The high costs have cooled that possibility and have thrown the door wide open to consider another option: Montevideo, Uruguay.

The idea would be to spend the first week focused on physical training at the Casa Unión facility, and then the squad would pack their bags to cross the river. Unión is looking for a facility with pitches in excellent condition, a non-negotiable requirement for Leonardo Madelón, who is obsessed with detail and the quality of training as the foundation for executing his footballing philosophy.

Additionally, there is a significant chance of playing in the Serie Río de La Plata, a tournament that would allow the team to gain competitive minutes against international opponents during the preparation period.

For now, management is weighing alternatives and fine-tuning the numbers, but everything indicates that Tate could start 2026 far from Santa Fe at a much more affordable cost. If nothing gets in the way, Unión will tackle the most demanding part of their preparation in Montevideo, seeking there the ideal starting point for a season that needs to begin on the right foot.

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