Rosario Central to decide Martinez’s future, Unión, Barcelona SC wait | OneFootball

The midfielder belongs to Rosario Central and is garnering both local and international interest. El Tatengue is seeking another loan, but it is not the only club in the race.

Unión is working against the clock to extend the continuity of Mauricio Martínez, a key player in the last year. The midfielder's contract ends on December 31, but his transfer rights belong to Rosario Central, with whom he has a contract until the end of 2026.

The Santa Fe club has already expressed its intention to secure a new loan, without executing the purchase option that expired at the end of November. However, the situation is far from simple: the player has received other offers from Argentine and international football, complicating the progress.

Rosario Central must decide: new sports director and a change of context

The last transfer window marked a decisive point. "Caramelo" was informed that he would not be considered, as he was not part of Ariel Holan's plans. But the situation changed: Holan is no longer at Central, and his departure has reopened questions about the club's sporting future.

At the Gigante de Arroyito, there is speculation whether the next sports director will choose to bring back a midfielder with international experience or prefer to negotiate his departure again, with indications that they want to dispense with Mauricio. This decision will be crucial in determining whether Unión can move forward or if it will have to look for alternatives.

Barcelona SC enters the fray: strong interest from Ecuador

While Unión manages his continuity, the international market is also active. In Ecuador, it is said that Barcelona SC has included Martínez as one of their options to strengthen the midfield in 2026. Guayaquil media claim that the club has already inquired about his contractual situation, taking advantage of the fact that the player ended his contract with Unión.

This wouldn't be his first contact with Ecuador: Liga de Quito had already approached him at the beginning of 2024, and even Independiente del Valle wanted him before his arrival at Tatengue. Martínez left his mark at Liga de Quito, where he arrived in 2023 and established himself as a starter in the team that won the LigaPro and the Copa Sudamericana. His departure in 2024 was due to the changes following the departure of Luis Zubeldía, one of the coaches who most enhanced his skills.

Now, Barcelona SC is looking for a replacement for Johnny Quiñónez and in light of the possible departure of Joaquín Valiente, the Argentine appears as an ideal candidate to occupy the midfield core.

An open future for a key midfielder

Amid the need of Unión, the uncertainty at Central, and the international interest, the future of Mauricio Martínez remains undefined. The only clear thing is that his name will be a highlight of the transfer market and that any movement will directly impact the plans of both Tatengue and Canalla.

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