Unión dig in over Independiente interest in Maizon Rodríguez | OneFootball

Maizon Rodríguez’s name has once again gained strong traction in the transfer market. According to different reports coming out of Avellaneda, the Uruguayan winger has virtually agreed on his contract terms to become an Independiente player, although the most complex part of the deal is still pending: an agreement between the clubs. And that is where Unión’s unwavering stance comes into play.

Unión’s board made it clear in the initial talks that it is only willing to part with the 50% of the player’s registration it owns for a figure close to two million dollars, an amount that for now appears far from the financial expectations of the Avellaneda club.

An investment Unión wants to recover

Unión’s position has a clear explanation. In January of this year, the club made a major financial commitment by acquiring 50% of the player’s economic rights from Juventud de Las Piedras for 825,000 dollars.

However, the deal is still causing headaches in Santa Fe, since there are outstanding installments corresponding to that transfer.

That is why the board believes that any potential sale must represent a significant profit and, at the same time, make it possible to settle the financial commitments assumed with the Uruguayan club.

The player is considering a change of scenery

Meanwhile, Rodríguez is closely following the progress of the negotiations. The player would welcome a move to Independiente, a possibility that would allow him to take a step forward within Argentine football and gain greater exposure at a club with continental relevance.

However, a personal agreement is not enough to unlock a deal that currently seems to be held back by a significant financial gap between the parties.

A player who steadily improved

Since arriving at Unión, the Uruguayan winger has shown qualities that raised expectations. In the 2026 season, he played 20 official matches across the Torneo Apertura, playoffs, and Copa Argentina, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

Added to that are the 13 matches he played during the second half of 2025, when he began adapting to Argentine football and earning a place within the team’s structure.

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