Unión’s gems: Esquivel, Nardoni and Zenón promise future income

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·27 November 2025

Unión’s gems: Esquivel, Nardoni and Zenón promise future income

Unión de Santa Fe has significant economic expectations placed on three of its most valued former players: Lucas Esquivel, Juan Nardoni, and Kevin Zenón. The Santa Fe club retains a percentage of the transfer rights for each, which could mean significant income in the near future, regardless of them no longer being with the institution.

The Scenario of Juan Nardoni (Racing)

Current Situation: Unión holds 30% of the midfielder's transfer rights.
Racing's Purchase Option: Racing Club has the option to acquire an additional 15% for $750,000 USD. This option will be activated if Nardoni plays 50% of Racing's matches until the end of the year (31/12), with a payment deadline set for May 2026. If Racing buys, Unión retains 15% for a future transfer.
Profit Clause on Sale: Unión also has a profit clause of 10% on the amount exceeding 8 million dollars in a future sale of the player. For example, if sold for $10 million, Unión would receive 10% of the $2 million difference ($200,000 USD).

The Future of Kevin Zenón (Boca Juniors)

Current Situation: Unión retains 20% of the talented midfielder's transfer rights.
Transfer to Europe: Zenón was close to being transferred to Europe in the last break, with interest from Olympiacos of Greece offering $7 million for 80% of the transfer rights (although Boca was asking for $10 million).
Change of Plans at Boca: It has been reported that Boca's qualification for the Copa Libertadores 2026 could change the scenario of an immediate sale in January, as they would seek for Zenón to be a key player in the team.
Details of the Sale to Boca: The Xeneize club acquired 80% of the transfer rights for $3.5 million almost two years ago. The operation also included 25% of Mauro Luna Diale's transfer rights for Unión and the loan of Simón Rivero.

The Percentage of Lucas Esquivel (Athletico Paranaense)

Current Situation: Unión holds 10% of the defender's economic rights.
Interest from River: At the beginning of 2025, the player was close to being transferred to River Plate for a sum close to $4.5 million, an operation that ultimately did not materialize.

President Luis Spahn and the Tatengue management are attentively awaiting the next offers, as although they do not have decision-making power in the sale valuations, they do have guaranteed percentages by contract in each of the future operations of these three footballers.