Unión keep an eye on Belgrano: ex-Colón player could be key for Madelón | OneFootball

While Unión continues to outline the squad for the next season, in Santa Fe they are paying special attention to the moves being made by Belgrano. This is because the Tate has among its priorities Rodrigo Saravia, a Uruguayan midfielder they tried to sign in the last transfer window, and who is once again on Leonardo Madelón's agenda. His departure from the Pirata could be facilitated by a familiar name in the city: Federico Lértora.

In Córdoba, the management is working to rebuild the midfield that Ricardo Zielinski desires, who has requested to strengthen the center of the field with three additions. Among the positions to be filled, one is that of a central midfielder. And there arose the chance to bring back Lértora, who became a free agent after his stint with Querétaro in Mexico. The former Colón player —champion in 2021 with the Sabalero— already had a period in Belgrano between 2016 and 2019, during which he accumulated 48 matches before leaving after the relegation and amid tensions with the management and then-coach Alfredo Berti.

His name has reappeared among the priorities of the Ruso, who seeks hierarchy, leadership, and experience for the heart of the team. The return of the “Lion” could also create a domino effect: with a midfielder of his profile in the squad, the possibility of negotiating Saravia's departure, a target of Unión for months, would open up.

In Alberdi, the restructuring for 2026 is advancing on two fronts. On one hand, resolving the departures of players who will not be considered; on the other, adding reinforcements in the positions indicated by Zielinski: a right-back, a right midfielder, and a central midfielder. In that last category, Lértora is a name that appeals to both the management and the coaching staff.

That's why Unión remains attentive. The operation that Belgrano is trying to close would not only strengthen the Cordobeses but could also benefit the Santa Fe club: if Lértora arrives, Saravia would have more chances to leave. Madelón considers him ideal to enhance the midfield, and the opportunity gains momentum in this new scenario.

A market that is just beginning, but already hints at how one piece can move another. At Unión, they hope that this time the board plays in their favor.

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