Unión rubbing their hands over Cardozo’s form at Belgrano | OneFootball

Belgrano’s historic crowning in the Torneo Apertura not only caused a stir in sporting terms. It also raised expectations at Unión, which is closely following the future of Thiago Cardozo, one of the pillars of the championship-winning team.

The Uruguayan goalkeeper ended up being decisive in the Pirata’s campaign, and now his stay in Córdoba has become a priority for the sky-blue club. However, to keep him they will have to negotiate with Unión, which owns his rights.

From cast-off to star of a historic champion

The story has several unique twists. Cardozo left Unión in the last winter transfer window after falling out of Leonardo Madelón’s plans, as he chose to keep Matías Tagliamonte as the starting goalkeeper.

The Uruguayan joined Belgrano and quickly found continuity and a leading role. As the months went by, he became a key piece of the Córdoba side and ended up being one of the main figures behind the club’s first national title in its history.

His numbers clearly reflect how important he was in the champion’s structure:

2026 season: 16 matches in the Torneo Apertura, 1,440 minutes played

Apertura 2026 playoffs: 4 matches, 390 minutes.

2026 Copa Argentina: 1 match, 90 minutes

In addition, he had already played an important role during the 2025 Clausura, where he made another 16 appearances and logged more than 1,400 minutes.

The purchase options and Unión’s stance

When Cardozo moved to Belgrano, the deal included two purchase options. The first was for one million dollars and expired last December, although it was ultimately not exercised. The second, valid for June of this year, amounts to 1.2 million dollars.

In Córdoba they will try to renegotiate the amount after the goalkeeper’s breakout and based on the club’s financial situation. But at Unión they are holding firm: they intend to enforce the agreed clause.

In any case, an important detail appears in the negotiation: the debt Unión still owes Belgrano for the purchase of forward Agustín Colazo. That point could be part of a financial arrangement to unlock the deal.

A scenario that benefits Unión

Beyond the football side of things, Cardozo’s current situation represents a very favorable one for Unión financially.

El Tate managed to increase the value of a player who had lost ground in the professional squad and who now appears firmly established as a title-winning goalkeeper in Argentine football.

Even inside the club, it has not gone unnoticed that Cardozo ended up finding his best version after being sidelined by Madelón, while Tagliamonte is now facing criticism at Racing.

With a contract running until December 31 with Belgrano, Cardozo’s future will begin to be decided in the coming weeks.

In Córdoba they want to secure the continuity of a goalkeeper who ended up becoming a symbol of the historic campaign. In Santa Fe, meanwhile, they remain attentive and are preparing for a negotiation that could end up leaving a significant sum of money in the red-and-white coffers.

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