What will Unión do as Independiente move for Maizon Rodríguez | OneFootball

Maizon Rodríguez is shaping up to be one of the main names in Unión’s transfer market. The Uruguayan defender, who arrived in mid-2025 from Juventud Las Piedras, has attracted interest from both Brazil and Argentina, and everything suggests that his departure is once again on the table.

In recent weeks, the red-and-white club received inquiries from Botafogo, although the proposal was quickly rejected for being considered financially insufficient. Now a new major player has emerged: Independiente de Avellaneda.

According to journalist Darío Pignata on Radio Gol (FM 96.7), El Rojo is working on an offer that would include a sum of money for the percentage of the transfer rights owned by Unión and the loan of Federico Vera, a right-back who came through the ranks at the Santa Fe club and is now at Huracán.

A formula that does not convince Unión

Beyond Independiente’s interest, Unión’s leadership would not be willing to accept a deal of that nature.

The proposal would not meet Unión’s financial expectations, and the club is also remaining somewhat cautious when negotiating with teams from Argentine football.

Club officials still have recent precedents in mind, such as the transfers of Juan Ignacio Nardoni and Adrián Balboa to Racing, deals that later resulted in much bigger sales for the Avellaneda-based institution.

That is why the priority remains completing a transfer abroad or, failing that, securing an offer that represents a considerable profit.

The investment Unión is looking to recover

Unión signed Maizon Rodríguez in last year’s winter transfer window for $825,000 from Juventud Las Piedras, acquiring 50% of the player’s registration rights. In addition, the club signed him to a contract through December 2028.

However, the deal still carries pending financial commitments. The club still has installments to pay Juventud Las Piedras, and there are also salary obligations with the player.

For that reason, in Santa Fe they believe that any negotiation should, at a minimum, allow them to double the investment made for the percentage of the transfer rights they acquired.

The situation becomes even more significant when considering that, if the Uruguayan’s departure is finalized, Unión will have to go into the market in search of a starting center-back.

A market that is just beginning for Unión

While Independiente considers making a formal move, Maizon Rodríguez remains one of the players with the greatest sale potential in the red-and-white squad.

With just one season at the club, he has managed to establish himself as an important piece and attract the interest of several teams. The board has already made its position clear: if he leaves, it will have to be under conditions that represent a real financial benefit for Unión’s coffers.

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