Ronald Fuentes cites Ángelo Araos as priority after Enzo Riquelme deal falls

Chilean forward Enzo Riquelme announced on social media that he had completed medical exams and was told via WhatsApp that his transfer to Unión Española had been cancelled. The club’s coach, Ronald Fuentes, addressed the controversy in a press conference, stating, “La prioridad era Ángelo Araos,” and denying any direct contact with the player, adding, “No conversé con él en ningún momento.” Fuentes explained that the team’s market focus shifted to signing midfielder Ángelo Araos, a former Universidad de Chile, Corinthians and Necaxa player, and expressed his wishes for Riquelme’s future success. Riquelme, a 2025 Coquimbo Unido champion who had been without a club after a contract termination due to a heart issue, said the club informed him the deal fell at the last minute. The episode highlights the volatile nature of the Chilean transfer market.