Unión all set to sign Diego Armando Díaz | OneFootball

The situation of Diego Armando Díaz is starting to take shape at Unión, although with a particular nuance: the club is determined to buy his transfer rights, but everything indicates that the forward will not be part of Leonardo Madelón's squad in 2026. In recent hours, the Tatengue management took a key step and reached a pre-agreement with Sportivo Las Parejas to execute the purchase option, a negotiation that was unlocked thanks to the excellent institutional relationship between both entities.

Pre-agreement closed and payment plan defined

According to reports, Unión and Sportivo Las Parejas have reached an understanding to acquire the player's rights for $120,000, an amount that will be paid through a payment plan already agreed upon by the parties. The operation is proceeding smoothly and takes place within the framework of a fluid relationship between both clubs, which had already held preliminary talks since mid-year.

Although the Tatengue management had considered different economic alternatives, they finally decided to move forward by taking advantage of the cordial relationship with the Parejense institution and the mutual willingness to close the transfer before the deadline.

Unión buys him, but he is unlikely to play in 2026

The most striking aspect of the operation is that, despite executing the purchase option, Díaz would not have his place secured in the professional squad for the next season. The idea gaining strength in Santa Fe is that the forward will be loaned out again.

Two possible paths appear on the radar: A loan abroad, where there is concrete interest from Chile. A return to lower league football, a category where his name has been mentioned frequently in clubs like Patronato and Chaco For Ever, both intending to strengthen their attack.

Unión's objective would be for Díaz to gain continuity and minutes, as in Madelón's analysis, the player is not a priority for 2026.

A race against time negotiation

On the other hand, the operation is framed within a tight timeframe. The club is approaching December 15, the deadline to execute the purchase option, and the management was forced to speed up the process after several weeks of doubts and analysis to reorganize the transfer market budget.

The forward's loan expires on December 31, and Unión retains the possibility of acquiring 80% of the transfer rights. Although the original value was $150,000, the agreed amount to complete the transfer is now significantly lower, allowing the negotiation to resume.

It is worth remembering that in September Unión could have acquired the same portion of the transfer rights for $100,000, but that opportunity was not seized.

Uncertainty from the player's side

Until a few days ago, the situation was causing concern in the player's camp. Díaz's representation, led by Andrés Fernández, had not received formal contacts from Unión, and the lack of signals was starting to raise doubts about the club's real intentions.

Díaz, for his part, has always expressed his desire to remain linked to Tatengue, although subject to sporting interest and the coach's approval. If the purchase and subsequent loan are completed, the forward will be contractually tied to Unión, but his footballing future will take a different path.

A strategic move amid squad building

The decision to move forward with Díaz is understood as part of the general reorganization that Madelón is promoting for 2026. Unión will have a frugal market, with clear priorities, and the purchase of the forward represents an investment opportunity for the medium-term future, rather than an immediate bet to strengthen the attack.

With the pre-agreement practically sealed and the regulatory deadline approaching, Unión is on track to complete one of its first operations of the market. The only certainty is that Díaz will remain contractually associated with the institution, although his next sporting destination will likely be far from the 15 de Abril stadium.

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