Marino Arzamendia Returns to Argentine Football

Marino Arzamendia, the journeyman goalkeeper from Olimpia, is set to return to Argentine football. After a period with Guaraní in Paraguay, where he saw limited playing time since mid-2025, the 28-year-old Arzamendia will now link up with a club in Argentina's top division.

This marks Arzamendia's second spell in Argentine football, having previously played for Chacarita Juniors in 2024. This time, the goalkeeper, a native of San Ignacio, Misiones, will join Deportivo Riestra on a season-long loan from Olimpia.

Arzamendia, who emerged professionally at Olimpia, has struggled to establish himself at the club. Consequently, he has been systematically loaned out to various teams, including Deportivo Santaní, Sportivo Luqueño, 12 de Octubre de Itauguá, Sportivo San Lorenzo, Resistencia Sport Club, Chacarita Juniors, and Guaraní.

Given that goalkeepers often take longer to establish themselves and retire at a later age, Arzamendia has another opportunity to showcase his abilities in the neighboring country. His move to Deportivo Riestra is seen as a chance for him to achieve full consolidation in his career.