Unión de Santa Fe evaluates player contracts and faces injury setback

Unión de Santa Fe has begun analyzing its squad for the upcoming season, focusing on eight players whose contracts expire on December 31. The club is determining which athletes will remain in the squad based on sporting evaluations.

Bruno Pittón, Augusto Solari, and Franco Fragapane are expected to leave the club as their cycles have concluded and no negotiations for extensions are planned. Goalkeeper Matías Mansilla is also unlikely to stay, with a potential return to Estudiantes expected. The future of Uruguayan defender Juan De Dios Pintado remains tied to negotiations involving Agustín Colazo and Gimnasia.

Conversely, the club identifies Cristian Tarragona and Brahian Cuello as priorities for retention. Tarragona is considered a key leader for the technical staff.

In injury news, defender Lautaro Vargas faces a significant setback. After undergoing surgery for a knee ligament injury, Vargas required a second surgical intervention to treat pubalgia. He is now expected to remain sidelined until mid-2027, forcing the club to seek alternatives for the right-back position.