Uncertainty in Santa Fe over Imanol Machuca after leaving Vélez

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·3 June 2026

Uncertainty in Santa Fe over Imanol Machuca after leaving Vélez

Imanol Machuca’s return to Fortaleza after the early end of his loan at Vélez is causing concern at Unión, the club that still holds 50% of his rights. The winger must return to the Brazilian side, where he is under contract until 2027, but he is serving a FIFA suspension until November due to the controversy over the documentation to represent Malaysia.

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The situation has set off alarm bells among Unión’s directors because of the financial impact it could have on the club’s assets:

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Fortaleza’s decision: If the club that owns his transfer rights decides to part ways with the player or terminate the contract because it considers the situation unsustainable, Unión would see its percentage affected.
Protective clauses: It remains to be seen whether the original transfer contract includes any legal mechanism that financially protects the Santa Fe club in a scenario like this.

The striker’s situation is extremely complex and still lacks any official resolution, turning what once looked like a promising sale into a source of total uncertainty for the Red-and-White.

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