Unión face key decisions: buy options for Tagliamonte and Martínez | OneFootball

Unión is experiencing an encouraging sporting present under the leadership of Leonardo Madelón, and two of the footballers who are now undisputed starters have become key players: goalkeeper Matías Tagliamonte and midfielder Mauricio Martínez. Both arrived in the last transfer window and have contracts until December 31, 2025, although their continuity will depend on whether the club exercises the purchase options.

The goalkeeper started the year with little playing time: he only played in the defeat against Argentinos Juniors (0-1), where he stood out by saving a penalty. At that time, the starter was the Uruguayan Thiago Cardozo, but after Madelón returned to the bench, the story changed.

The coach placed his trust in Tagliamonte, who responded with solidity, security, and character, becoming one of the team’s standout players in the decisive stretch of the season.

For the former Racing player, Unión paid more than 73 million pesos upon his arrival. To keep him, the club has a purchase option of 500,000 dollars for 50% of his transfer rights, which is split equally between the player and “La Academia.”

Martínez, the resurgence under Madelón

The story of Mauricio Martínez also has its nuances. The midfielder started the year as a starter, lost ground, and even Madelón admitted that he had not had adequate physical preparation.

However, with the new cycle he regained prominence and, thanks to the coach’s confidence, consolidated his place in the starting eleven, bringing balance and experience to the midfield.

For his loan, Unión has already invested 444,000 dollars, and the purchase option set is 350,000 dollars, an amount that makes it an accessible possibility if the club decides to keep him.

The case of Diego Armando Díaz

Unión also has a pending decision regarding Diego Armando Díaz, whose transfer rights belong to Sportivo Las Parejas. There are two alternatives:

For now, it has not been revealed whether the red-and-white institution has moved forward with executing this clause.

Weighty decisions

With its sporting future at stake, Unión will have to decide in the coming months whether to secure the continuity of two of the most important players of the Madelón era. Both Tagliamonte and Martínez have earned their place in the team, and today the club has the chance to keep them permanently.

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