Uncertainty at Santa Fe over Machuca's future after leaving Vélez

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·3 juin 2026

Uncertainty at Santa Fe over Machuca's future after leaving Vélez

Imanol Machuca’s return to Fortaleza after the early end of his loan spell at Vélez is causing concern at Unión, the club that still owns 50% of his rights. The winger must return to the Brazilian side, where he is under contract until 2027, but he is carrying a FIFA suspension until November due to the controversy over the documentation to represent Malaysia.

Financial alert at the Tatengue

The situation has set off alarm bells within Unión’s management because of the economic impact it could have on the club’s assets:

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Fortaleza’s decision: If the club that owns his registration decides to part ways with the player or terminate the contract for considering it unsustainable, Unión would see its percentage affected.
Protective clauses: It remains to be seen whether the original sale contract includes any legal mechanism that financially protects the Santa Fe club in a scenario like this.

The striker’s situation is extremely complex and still lacks any official resolution, turning what once looked like a promising sale into a source of complete uncertainty for the Rojiblanco.

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