Rubio Ñu signs five players from 2 de Mayo amid relegation battle

Rubio Ñu is bolstering its squad with five players from 2 de Mayo, a move recommended by coach Felipe Ariel Giménez, who previously managed the club from Pedro Juan Caballero. This influx of talent comes as Rubio Ñu prepares to compete in the Clausura 2026 tournament, where they currently sit in the relegation zone.

The team, nicknamed "El Laureado," faces a critical challenge to remain in the top division of Paraguayan football. Their campaign begins against 2 de Mayo in Pedro Juan Caballero. The acquisition of these "avícolas" players, as they are known due to Giménez's familiarity with them from his tenure at 2 de Mayo, is primarily driven by economic incentives and the players' desire to be closer to their homes.

The latest player to join Rubio Ñu is offensive midfielder Marcelo Acosta, 25. Previously, the club secured the services of Elías Alfonso, 26, Sergio Fretes, 27, Rodrigo Ruiz Díaz, 27, and Carlos Servín, 39. These signings are part of a strategic effort to improve the team's performance and avoid relegation.

In contrast, several players have departed from Rubio Ñu's squad. These include Elías Sarquis, Stevens Gómez, Pablo Ayala, César Villagra, Gustavo Manzur, Renzo Arzamendia, Juan José Giménez, Santiago Frean, Sebastián Ruiz Díaz, Rodi Ferreira, Mauricio Roldán, and Rodrigo Alborno. This list of departures is expected to grow, mirroring the ongoing process of player acquisitions.

The club's management is focused on assembling a competitive team for the upcoming season, aiming to secure enough points to stay in the top flight. The strategic recruitment under coach Giménez signals an intent to leverage his knowledge of players from his former club to achieve stability and success.