Argentine defender Weigandt arrives in Ecuador, excited for Libertadores with Liga de Quito

Argentine defender Marcelo Weigandt arrived in Ecuador on Friday, expressing his enthusiasm for joining Liga de Quito and competing in the Copa Libertadores. The 24-year-old player, who recently played for Boca Juniors and Inter Miami, is set to finalize his transfer to the Ecuadorian club after they secured a spot in the Libertadores quarterfinals.

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Liga is a very big team, it's the 'King of Cups' in Ecuador. I was also very attracted by the fact that it is playing in the Copa Libertadores.

"Liga is a very big team, it's the 'King of Cups' in Ecuador. I was also very attracted by the fact that it is playing in the Copa Libertadores," Weigandt told reporters at the airport. He added that he expects to sign with the club soon, pending a few final details.

The defender, who previously played for Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Boca Juniors, also shared his anticipation of working with coach Gustavo Álvarez. "He sent me a message saying he likes me to attack, to be very dynamic, so we will wait to talk a bit more in depth personally and I will give my best," Weigandt said.

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He sent me a message saying he likes me to attack, to be very dynamic, so we will wait to talk a bit more in depth personally and I will give my best.

Liga de Quito is currently competing in the Copa Ecuador, the Copa Libertadores, and the Liga Pro, where they are in a qualifying position for the 2027 Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana. Weigandt conveyed his high expectations for his time with the club, stating, "I am very happy to be able to meet my teammates as soon as possible and be with them."

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I am very happy to be able to meet my teammates as soon as possible and be with them.