Uruguayan defender Matías Rocha Calderón close to joining Unión | OneFootball

Matías Rocha Calderón would be the center back chosen by Unión to strengthen the back line. The 25-year-old Uruguayan defender came very close to becoming a Tatengue player during the 2023 transfer window. However, the deal fell through at the last moment, and he was ultimately transferred to FC Arouca of Portugal, where he continued his career.

A product of Defensor Sporting, Rocha is a right-sided center back who stands 1.83 meters tall, with experience in Uruguayan football and Portugal’s Primeira Liga. Since arriving at Arouca, he has played matches in the top Portuguese division and is under contract until 2027.

Now, three years after that failed negotiation, Unión is making another push for the defender with the intention of completing a signing that was left pending. If no last-minute issues arise, Matías Rocha Calderón will become a new addition to Leonardo Madelón’s team for the second half of the season.

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