Sangoy dipped back into Patronato: the prospect who has joined Unión | OneFootball

In recent hours, the signing of Martín Villareal was finalized, a 17-year-old forward and top scorer for Patronato’s Seventh Division, a prospect that adds to the serious interest in Mirko Bonfigli, Deportivo Maipú’s standout player. At the same time, the club agreed to send Nicolás Paz out on loan, and he will continue his career at San Martín de San Juan.

Mirko Bonfigli, the Maipú player Unión wants.

Villareal, from Maciá, is one of the most promising forwards in the youth ranks of “Patrón.” His arrival in the city of Santa Fe has a familiar figure behind it: Claudio Sangoy, Unión’s current scout, who years ago was the one responsible for bringing the striker to the Entre Ríos club. Unión had been closely monitoring him for several months and, after Patronato asked that he complete one more stage of his development, his signing was finally completed.

He not only stood out as the top scorer of the Seventh Division, but also made his debut for Martín Fierro de Maciá’s first team, playing against older footballers despite his young age.

In 2025, Villarreal finished as runner-up with Patronato in the AFA youth divisions. 

A departure in search of playing time.

At the same time, Nicolás Paz will leave the club to play on loan at San Martín de San Juan. The 23-year-old defender, whose contract was due to expire in December, agreed to an early departure after a semester with very little involvement: he played just 65 official minutes, while in the previous season he had made 16 appearances. The loan will allow him to seek regular playing time and free up space in Madelón’s squad.

With moves both in the youth ranks and the senior squad, Unión continues to be active in the transfer market while getting its finances in order,

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