Unión take note: Belgrano want to keep Cardozo, Independiente join race | OneFootball

Thiago Cardozo has once again appeared on the transfer market radar thanks to his excellent form at Belgrano, finalists of the Apertura. Unión is watching closely, since it owns 65% of his rights and the Pirata has a purchase option before June 30, though it currently considers it too expensive.

The issue is that, in the meantime, other teams have started to show interest, such as Independiente. In Avellaneda, no decision has been made yet and there is still no formal offer on the table, but they are monitoring him. Although the Uruguayan is not the top priority, since Esteban Andrada sits at the top of the list, his performances have started to generate internal consensus as a serious alternative.

His performances for a leading side like the Pirata have pushed him into the spotlight in important matches. In that context, his name no longer sounds like a surprise, but like a real option.

Unión hopes to profit from Thiago Cardozo

The detail that makes the situation even more interesting is another one: his contractual and financial status. Unión remains a key player in the story. Belgrano has a purchase option for 65% of his rights for $1.2 million, although possible renegotiations for a lower amount are already being considered.

That point opens a window for financial maneuvering: if more interested parties appear, the value turns into a bidding war, but Celeste has priority. That is where Unión could benefit indirectly, seeing how market movement pushes up its eventual profit.

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