Unión and a clear transfer strategy: back to their roots for the future | OneFootball

Unión is going through a rebuilding process after a major squad overhaul. In a transfer market marked by economic difficulties, the club’s management and Leonardo Madelón chose a specific formula: bringing in players with a past at the club or with previous experience under the coach.

The idea is clear: add players who know the club environment, quickly understand the demands of wearing the shirt, and can adapt without too much delay to the system the coaching staff wants. In a context where every decision carries greater weight, El Tatengue decided to rely on trust and prior knowledge.

The red-and-white transfer market was split into two stages. First came the departure of several players who had been part of the team’s structure during the last half of the year. Then came the rebuilding phase, with signings that fit a profile defined by Madelón and the club’s leadership.

A squad that lost important names

The overhaul began with significant departures. Mateo Del Blanco, Rafael Profini, and Mauro Pittón left Unión to continue their careers in Europe, three exits that forced the coach to look for alternatives to replace players who had played key roles.

In addition, other players who were not in the coaching staff’s plans also left. Nicolás Paz, Valentín Fascendini, Enzo Roldán, Claudio Corvalán, Tomás González, and Diego Armando Díaz were some of the names who departed the club.

Franco Fragapane and Augusto Solari could also be added to that list, as they would not be taken into account for the upcoming competition and are highly likely to continue their careers away from the club.

Returns with red-and-white identity

With major gaps to fill, Unión began looking for solutions in players who already know the club.

The first return was Mauro Luna Diale. Although he did not have Madelón as his coach during his previous spell at the club, the forward left a strong impression in Santa Fe and emerged as a reliable option after his time at Platense. His arrival was quickly approved, and since his return he has started to gain ground within the team.

The most anticipated return was Ignacio Malcorra’s. The midfielder has a strong bond with Unión and also with Leonardo Madelón, as he was one of the standout players on the team that won promotion to the First Division in 2014. His return represents the arrival of a player identified with a successful period in the club’s history.

Joaquín Mosqueira also returned. The midfielder came back as part of the deal that led to Valentín Fascendini’s transfer to Talleres de Córdoba. Although he did not overlap with Madelón during his first spell, he had left a great impression when he broke into the First Division and arrives after his experience at Tigre.

The coach’s trust as a decisive factor

In addition to the returnees, Unión signed players who have a direct connection with the coach.

Eric Ramírez is one of them. The forward was coached by Madelón during his time at Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, where he also formed part of the attack alongside Cristian Tarragona, who will be one of the team’s main reference points and the squad’s new captain.

The same logic applies to Juan De Dios Pintado. The Uruguayan full-back, whose arrival will be confirmed in the coming hours, was also coached by Madelón at Gimnasia and knows the coach’s working methods.

With the market still open, Unión’s idea has already been made clear. At a time when financial constraints force strategic decisions, the club chose to bet on trusted players, footballers with a sense of belonging, and names who already have a connection to Leonardo Madelón’s way of working.

The goal will be for that early advantage to quickly show on the pitch when El Tatengue begins its journey in the Torneo Clausura.

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