Unión dilemma: Cocca eyes Julián Palacios, a costly absence | OneFootball

While the coaching staff led by Leonardo Madelón works to bring in new faces ahead of the next tournament, Unión has sounded the alarm over strong interest from Mexican soccer in one of its top stars. Atlas of Mexico, managed by Diego Cocca, is moving decisively to secure the services of the right midfielder.

The 27-year-old midfielder from La Pampa has been an irreplaceable piece in the Santa Fe team’s setup, showing great consistency so far in 2026. However, his departure would represent more of a footballing headache than major financial relief: Unión owns only 30% of his economic rights (50% belongs to San Lorenzo and 20% to CAI). If the deal is completed before the September 30 deadline, the Santa Fe club would receive only that minority share, resulting in a significant loss that would be difficult to replace in Madelón’s squad.

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