Training day at Casas Unión: fitness work and exits looming | OneFootball

News from the world of Unión. The workday at the Casas Unión training ground has wrapped up—specifically, the third training session of this 2026 preseason with an eye on the second half of the year, led by “Leo” Madelón and his entire coaching staff.

Main updates: Mateo Del Blanco was once again present after being absent yesterday, as we reported exclusively. What we were able to confirm in the last few hours—and the reason the player was back today at Casas Unión—is that he missed yesterday because he is taking care of the legal matters, paperwork, and formalities needed to, in principle, travel to France next week and finalize his move to football in that country. It’s worth remembering that there are three teams in the race, although Racing Strasbourg appears to be in the lead to secure the services of the 22-year-old left-footer.

The truth is that Mateo was at the Casas Unión training ground today, training separately, just like Rafael Profini, as we reported yesterday. Two situations that seem to be very, very advanced. That’s why the board’s decision—obviously with the coaching staff’s approval—has been to keep them training separately to avoid any complications with two very important departures financially, and also important losses from a purely sporting standpoint. But in these times, and with Unión’s need to raise funds by selling players, it is essential for these transfers to go through. Internally, the possibility being considered is that both players could be traveling to Europe on Tuesday: Mateo to play in France and, as mentioned, Rafael Profini with the possibility—open for a couple of weeks now—of becoming a player for Metalist in the Ukrainian top division.

Everyone else trained as normal, with some reserve youth players joining in for certain drills before returning to work with Alejandro Trionfini’s team, who spoke with us this morning.

And with this transfer window open, the latest developments are these: Boca signing Leandro Lozano, Argentinos Juniors’ right back, at the very least cools the chances of Lautaro Vargas being an option for Xeneize, because in principle Boca, with Lozano and young Gorosito, would be covered in that position and would not go—or rather, would not come—looking for Lautaro Vargas. As for “Mayson” Rodríguez to Independiente, there is still no major news for now. The other departure being confirmed in the last few hours is that of Diego Armando Díaz, who, as we had been reporting, will go on loan to Patronato de Paraná. Atlético Rafaela remained an option until the very end, but in principle the financial offer from the Entre Ríos club means Díaz will take his football to the other side of the Paraná coast and, of course, become a reinforcement for Marcelo Candia’s team. In principle it’s for 6 months, even though from a legal standpoint the contracts are drawn up for a longer period; the loan is for 6 months. There is a real chance that Unión could bring back the Chaco-born player at the end of this season.

Work will continue tomorrow, then Sunday off, and on Monday a new training week begins for Unión’s professional squad in this 2026 preseason, which so far has brought no news in terms of signings. What can be learned unofficially regarding the positions Madelón wants to strengthen: a real possibility of adding a forward following Díaz’s departure and, at the very least, one or two wide midfielders. It’s worth remembering that Fragapane will not be part of the plans, so that is already one confirmed departure; on top of that there is Del Blanco, who was often the alternative in that area; and also Palavecino, who is not staying in Santa Fe and has also played there. So at least one, and ideally two wide players, is what Madelón wants to add, plus a forward, plus—obviously—covering the positions of any starting players who are sold. If Profini leaves, a holding midfielder; if Del Blanco leaves, a left back; if any of the center backs leave, then they will also look there; and obviously, if Lautaro Vargas leaves, the same applies.

Things are starting to move with regard to the transfer market for this Unión side, which in the meantime keeps working. Next week there could be news regarding the possibility of playing friendly matches at the end of July, the date marked on the calendar for the Tatengue side’s return to official competition at the start of the Clausura, where they will visit Platense.

So it will be a weekend with work on Saturday and Sunday off. Preparation resumes Monday at the Casas Unión training ground. “Leo” Madelón’s team keeps working while awaiting news in the transfer market.

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