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·20 May 2026
Unión alerted: Belgrano want to keep Cardozo, Independiente join race

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·20 May 2026

Thiago Cardozo has once again appeared on the transfer market radar thanks to his excellent form at Belgrano, finalists of the Apertura. Unión is paying very close attention, since it owns 65% of his rights and the Pirata has a purchase option before June 30, though beforehand it considers the amount excessive.
The issue is that, in the meantime, other teams have started to show interest, such as Independiente. In Avellaneda, no decision has been made yet nor is there a formal offer on the table, but they are monitoring him. Although the Uruguayan is not the top priority, since Esteban Andrada is at the top of the list, his performances have begun to generate internal consensus as a serious alternative.
His displays in a leading team like the Pirata have pushed him into the spotlight in important matches. In that context, his name no longer sounds like a surprise, but like a real option.
The detail that makes the situation even more interesting is another one: his contractual and financial status. Unión remains a key player in this story. Belgrano has a purchase option for 65% of his rights for 1.200 million dollars, although possible renegotiations to lower that figure are already being considered.
That point opens a window for financial maneuvering: if more interested clubs appear, the value turns into a bidding war, but the Celeste has priority. That is where Unión could benefit indirectly, seeing how market movement pushes up its potential profit.
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