Unión finalise talks to sell Rafael Profini | OneFootball

Unión is getting closer and closer to completing one of the most important transfers of the recent transfer windows. Rafael Profini, one of the breakout talents to come through the Tatengue youth academy, is in advanced negotiations to continue his career at Football Club Metalist 1925 in Ukraine.

The offer submitted by the European club is around three million dollars or euros, a figure that would represent a very significant financial boost for the red-and-white club’s coffers. However, the deal has not been finalized yet, as the parties are still working out some details considered key by the board.

The point Unión wants to secure

Beyond the amount that would come in from the transfer, the club’s board has a clear stance that it has already applied in other major sales in recent years: keeping an economic stake in the player.

That was the case in deals involving Lucas Esquivel, Kevin Zenón, and Juan Ignacio Nardoni, where Unión managed to retain benefits for possible future transfers.

In Profini’s case, the intention is to keep 20% of his rights or, failing that, negotiate a significant capital gain clause that would allow the club to profit if the player is transferred again in the coming years.

Talks remain open, and that issue appears to be one of the central points in shaping the final agreement.

Bragarnik’s absence delays the decision

Another factor delaying the final closing has to do with the player’s representation. Christian Bragarnik, Profini’s agent, is currently out of the country, a situation that prevents progress on in-person meetings and the final signing of all the documentation needed to formalize the transfer.

That is why, although there is optimism among the parties and the deal is heading toward a favorable resolution, the final decision would depend on the businessman’s return.

Unión is already thinking about a replacement

While the final details of the sale are being worked out, Unión already knows it will have to go into the market to fill the vacancy Profini will leave behind.

The priority would be aimed at bringing in a center-back or a player who can help reorganize the defensive and midfield structure, considering that the youngster had ended up taking on an increasingly important role within the team.

With a multimillion transfer underway and fresh funds set to come into the club, the Tatengue is preparing to face a transfer window that promises major movement both in departures and new signings.

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