Uncertainty at Santa Fe over Imanol Machuca's future after leaving Vélez

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·03 de junho de 2026

Uncertainty at Santa Fe over Imanol Machuca's future after leaving Vélez

Imanol Machuca’s return to Fortaleza after the early termination of his loan at Vélez is causing concern at Unión, the club that still retains 50% of his rights. The winger must return to the Brazilian team, where he is under contract until 2027, but he is carrying a FIFA suspension until November due to the controversy over the documentation to represent Malaysia.

Financial alert at the Tatengue

The situation has raised alarm among Unión’s directors because of the economic impact it could have on the club’s assets:

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Fortaleza’s decision: If the club that owns his rights decides to part ways with the player or terminate the contract on the grounds that the situation is unsustainable, Unión would see its share affected.
Protective clauses: It remains to be seen whether the original transfer contract includes any legal mechanism to financially protect the Santa Fe club in a scenario like this.

The striker’s situation is extremely complex and lacks any official resolution, turning what once looked like a promising sale into a source of complete uncertainty for the Red-and-White club.

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