Unión: Alianza Lima still keen to sign Junior Marabel | OneFootball

Junior Marabel, currently performing well at Palestino, is a priority to strengthen Alianza Lima. What deal would Unión make for the Paraguayan?

The name Junior Marabel is once again making waves in the Peruvian market. From Lima, it is reported that Alianza Lima remains firm in its interest in the Paraguayan forward, currently on loan at Palestino in Chile, with 60% of his rights belonging to Unión — while the remaining 40% is owned by the player himself.

Palestino can also make a deal for Marabel

The Chilean team has Marabel on loan until December of this year, with a purchase option set at 1,000,000 dollars, but from Peru, they are hopeful of having him for the 2026 season. The continuity of the attacker in Chile is not guaranteed, and the future of his transfer could be decided in the coming weeks, with Unión as a central player in any negotiation.

In the Inca territory, the interest was reignited by sports media after it was confirmed that Alianza Lima closed another season without titles, which led the management to confirm Néstor Gorosito as coach and to focus their attention on renewing the squad. Within this restructuring, the search for a center forward is a priority, and Marabel's name is among the options being considered.

Journalist Renato Luna, on the program Nada Que Yo Sepa, stated that Franco Navarro, current sports director of Alianza, has already held talks with the player's representative to understand his contractual situation and explore a possible move.

“Franco Navarro has already spoken with his representative and expressed that they find the player interesting. There is a loan from Unión de Santa Fe to Palestino that ends in December, and Marabel has a valid contract with the Argentine club throughout 2026. Alianza likes this player, and Marabel himself is attracted to the idea of playing for Alianza,” said the communicator.

Marabel, with a great present at Palestino

The 26-year-old Paraguayan forward had a standout stint at Palestino, where he scored 11 goals across the National Championship, Copa Sudamericana, and Copa Chile, although he is currently experiencing a streak of seven matches without scoring. Nevertheless, he is considered an important piece in the “Arab” team, which would explain the sustained interest from abroad.

At Unión, they are closely monitoring developments, as any operation involving the player would represent significant income. The Santa Fe club could participate directly in a sale or a new loan, depending on the conditions set by Palestino or if Alianza decides to formally proceed with an offer.

For now, Marabel remains focused on finishing his season in Chile, while from Peru, they watch him with anticipation. Meanwhile, in Santa Fe, they know that the forward's future could become one of the economic keys of the next market.

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