Unión on tenterhooks: a key date for Thiago Cardozo's future nears | OneFootball

Thiago Cardozo’s future has become one of the issues Unión’s leadership is closely monitoring. The Uruguayan goalkeeper, one of the standout players of champion Belgrano, is going through decisive days as the expiration of the purchase option held by the Córdoba club draws near.

The clause was set at $1.2 million and expires next June 30. However, so far Belgrano has not stepped up negotiations with Unión to exercise that option, even though its directors have publicly expressed their desire to keep the goalkeeper.

Belgrano president Luis Artime recently acknowledged the intention for Cardozo to remain at the club, although he also made it clear that the financial aspect represents a major obstacle to completing the deal.

An outstanding issue that could come into play between Unión and Belgrano

If talks move forward, there is one detail that could play a significant role in the negotiations between the two institutions.

Unión still owes Belgrano around $200,000 for the transfer of Agustín Colazo, a situation that could eventually be used as part of a financial arrangement to help facilitate an agreement.

However, for now there have been no formal calls from Córdoba to Santa Fe to discuss the goalkeeper’s purchase, a sign that is generating uncertainty just days before the option expires.

The situation also has a particular twist. Although Belgrano has until June 30 to make use of the clause, Cardozo will remain tied to the Córdoba club until December 31, the date on which the loan agreed with Unión comes to an end.

Unión remains alert to market movements

While Belgrano works through the numbers, other clubs have started making moves. The Uruguayan goalkeeper has drawn interest both in the Argentine market and abroad, and there are already said to be concrete offers for his services.

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