Juan de Dios Pintado unveiled as Unión's new signing | OneFootball

Unión officially announced this Thursday the signing of Uruguayan full-back Juan de Dios Pintado, who became Leonardo Madelón’s fifth reinforcement for the 2026 Clausura Tournament. The announcement was made through the club’s social media, where it was also confirmed that the player has already signed his contract and begun training with the professional squad.

Pintado arrives at El Tatengue at the coach’s explicit request, as Madelón had already managed him during his time at Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata. The Uruguayan defender can play as a right-back, his usual position, although he has also stated that he is able to play on the left flank, a versatility that gives the coaching staff more options.

With this signing, Unión adds its fifth new face of the transfer window, following the arrivals of Mauro Luna Diale, Ignacio Malcorra, Joaquín Mosqueira, and Eric Ramírez. However, the club’s management is still working to complete the squad with at least three more players: a center-back, a left-back, and a midfielder or forward, depending on the possible departures that may occur in the coming days.

Beyond the satisfaction of continuing to strengthen the team, in Santa Fe the main concern remains lifting the transfer bans hanging over the club. Until those sanctions are cleared, none of the new signings will be eligible to compete officially, so Madelón is awaiting a favorable resolution in order to have his reinforcements available for the start of the Clausura.

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