Unión sounded out Ulises Ortegoza, but Racing made a formal offer | OneFootball

Unión has entered the race for midfielder Ulises Ortegoza, the player targeted by the club’s leadership to strengthen the squad following the imminent departure of Rafael Profini to football in Ukraine. According to Radio Gol 96.7, the current Tatengue Sporting Director, Santiago Zurbrigen, has already begun formal inquiries about the Talleres player. However, the negotiation will not be easy, as the footballer has other major offers on the table.

The main obstacle for the Santa Fe club comes from Avellaneda: Racing Club has moved forward decisively and made a formal offer to Talleres to buy 100% of Ortegoza’s registration rights. The 29-year-old midfielder, a naturalized Chilean with international experience, is an absolute priority for Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s new cycle following Bruno Zuculini’s move to Nacional of Uruguay. The president of the “Academy,” Diego Milito, is looking for a midfielder with range and good ball control, traits Ortegoza established during his time with the “T.”

Working in Unión’s favor is the excellent relationship its leadership maintains with the Córdoba club after recent transfer dealings. Even so, the race for the player is underway: while Racing is pushing optimistically to secure its second signing (after reaching a verbal agreement with Uruguayan full-back Alfonso Espino), Santiago Zurbrigen and Unión’s board are trying to persuade Ortegoza to move to Santa Fe and become the new centerpiece of Leonardo Madelón’s midfield.

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