Journalist Uriel Iugt reported that Metalist 1925 is in the final stage of negotiations with the Argentinian side for Rafael Profini. Union Santa Fe plans to retain 20% of the player's rights, and the parties intend to finalize the deal in the near future. Profini's contract expires on December 31.

Metalist 1925 has shown interest in Rafael Profini, an Argentine midfielder for Union Santa Fe. The Ukrainian Premier League representative has offered 3 million euros for the 20-year-old player. Mladen Bartulovic, the head coach for Metalist 1925, is personally interested in the signing. Profini joined the club in January 2024 and has a contract until the end of 2026. His market value is €2.80m, according to Transfermarkt. In 16 appearances in the 2025/2026 domestic league season, he has scored 1 goal and provided 5 assists. Shakhtar Donetsk has also been associated with the player, and reports in June 2026 indicated a formal offer of approximately €2.8-3 million.