Crunch time at Unión: Del Blanco and Profini close to Europe | OneFootball

Mateo Del Blanco’s departure from Unión de Santa Fe appears to be imminent. The 22-year-old left back did not take part in today’s training session, a clear sign that negotiations for his transfer to European football have entered their final stage.

Rumors about his exit turned into certainty in the last few hours. The transfer to France’s Ligue 1 is very advanced. The club leading the race to land the Tatengue’s “jewel” is Racing Strasbourg, which is willing to back the execution of the player’s release clause, valued at around $2.5 million net, payable in full.

Given this situation, the coaching staff led by Leonardo Madelón is already beginning to come to terms with the loss of one of the squad’s most consistent and marketable players. The coming days will be key to finalizing the paperwork that would allow Del Blanco to pack his bags and begin his first experience in the Old Continent.

Meanwhile, Unión’s transfer-market saga added a new chapter today. Midfielder Rafael Profini did not train alongside his teammates and instead followed a separate routine, limiting himself to running on the side of the field.

Although this move away from the group raises physical concerns, all eyes are on the negotiations: his transfer to Ukrainian football is very advanced. The Tatengue board is moving steadily in its efforts to complete the departure of the 22-year-old midfielder, who had established himself as an indispensable piece for Leonardo Madelón following Mauricio Martínez’s exit.

Barring any last-minute setbacks in the paperwork or the terms of the transfer, the standout midfielder of the Apertura could be living his final days in Santa Fe before moving to the Old Continent.

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