Unión set to negotiate Matías Tagliamonte's future | OneFootball

Unión works against the clock to try to retain one of its major figures for 2025: Matías Tagliamonte, the goalkeeper who earned the starting position, the trust of Leonardo Madelón, and the recognition of the fans. However, the scenario that seemed set for his continuity has become complicated due to a series of administrative, economic, and sporting factors that now put his future in suspense.

The mistake that changed everything: the option that wasn't executed in time

The Tatengue had until November 30 to notify Racing of the use of the purchase option. And although the club fulfilled the formal communication, it did not make the initial 20% payment, equivalent to 100,000 dollars of a total of 500,000 set by the agreement. This deposit had to be made into Racing's accounts to activate the operation.

The lack of payment left the negotiation "in the air," and when Unión tried to move forward again, it found a completely changed landscape.

The unexpected turn: Arias's departure and Costas's decision

While Unión was trying to resume dialogue, Racing received news that completely reconfigured the situation: Gabriel Arias confirmed his departure from the club. The departure of the historic goalkeeper left an immediate void in the academic goal, and coach Gustavo Costas reacted decisively: he wants to retain Tagliamonte for the 2026 season.

From that moment on, any negotiation became practically unfeasible. Even when Unión proposed starting the conversations from scratch, Racing responded with a resounding no. The football decision weighed in, but so did the institutional context: the club from Avellaneda does not want to advance in the transfer market or make structural decisions until after the end of the Torneo Clausura, which they will play next Saturday against Estudiantes de La Plata in Santiago del Estero.

The player's desire and the final word

Tagliamonte, for his part, wants to stay at Unión. He feels comfortable, found continuity, and had his most solid year since arriving at the club. However, his future depends exclusively on Racing, which today considers him a strategic piece.

The season that consolidated him

Unión's insistence is justified: Tagliamonte was one of the great figures of the 2025 Tatengue.

-Apertura: played two matches, conceded one goal, kept a clean sheet, and saved a penalty.

-Clausura: was the starter in 16 matches of the regular phase, where he saved another penalty, achieved eight clean sheets, and conceded 13 goals.

-Playoffs: played one match against Gimnasia, where he conceded two goals.

-Sudamericana: played one match and ended with no goals against.

-Copa Argentina: played two matches, where he conceded no goals: against Central he was key in the penalties, but did not have the same luck against River.

His performance, especially in the second half of the year, positioned him as one of the team's highest points and a goalkeeper Madelón wanted to keep as a reference for the next season.

An uncertain outlook

Today, Unión closely follows every move by Racing, waiting for some type of dialogue to reopen once the academic calendar ends. However, Costas's stance is firm and Arias's departure has made Tagliamonte an internal priority.

The Tatengue does not give up, but knows that the decision is no longer in its hands. The goalkeeper wants to stay, Madelón considers him key, and the club made its attempt. The ball is now in Avellaneda.

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