Olimpia eyes financial boost from player sales to Ecuador and UAE

Paraguayan football club Olimpia is anticipating a financial uplift through the imminent transfers of two players, Hugo Quintana and Facundo Insfrán. The club is reportedly set to earn around $2 million from the sale of midfielder Hugo Lorenzo Quintana to Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle.

Quintana, a 24-year-old who came through Olimpia's youth academy and had previous stints with Palmeiras and Liverpool of Uruguay, has been a key player for Olimpia. He was part of the squad that recently won the 2026 Apertura tournament, securing his eighth trophy with the club. Independiente del Valle is acquiring 50 percent of the economic rights for Quintana, who is described as a player with significant potential.

In addition to Quintana's transfer, Olimpia is also in negotiations for the potential sale of young goalkeeper Facundo Insfrán Lirussi. The 20-year-old is reportedly being pursued by Al-Wahda, a club based in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Al-Wahda aims to purchase 50 percent of Insfrán's economic rights. Insfrán, who was part of Paraguay's youth national teams, has made a couple of appearances for Olimpia's senior team.

The Olimpia board, led by Rodrigo Nogués Bazán, is currently evaluating Al-Wahda's proposal. If the deal materializes, Insfrán, a native of Encarnación, would likely compete in the UAE Pro League, the top tier of football in the Emirates. These transfers are expected to provide Olimpia with much-needed financial relief.