Olimpia earns millions from player sales in the mid-year transfer market

Olimpia generated millions of dollars in revenue from the sales of players such as Hugo Lorenzo Quintana, Facundo Insfrán, and Adrián Alcaraz during the mid-year transfer window, following their Apertura 2026 championship victory.

Olimpia earns millions from player sales in the mid-year transfer market
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Olimpia conducted a profitable transfer market during the mid-year window, with sales that injected millions of dollars into the club following their victory in the 2026 Apertura Championship and their qualification for the Round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana.

Midfielder Hugo Lorenzo Quintana, 24, who came through the club's youth academy, was sold to Ecuador's Independiente del Valle for $2 million, a fee paid for 50% of the player's economic rights.

Goalkeeper Facundo Insfrán Lirussi, 20, from Encarnación, was transferred to the United Arab Emirates' Al-Wahda FC for $700,000, also for half of his transfer rights, which guarantees future revenue for the Decano due to the player's youth.

Another significant transaction was that of 26-year-old forward Adrián Alcaraz Torales, sold to Mexico's Pachuca for $1.8 million, corresponding to 70% of his rights.

Furthermore, the club loaned out 21-year-old young forward Tiago Caballero to Argentina's Banfield at no cost but with an option to buy.

Among those who left the squad coached by manager Pablo "Vitamina" Sánchez are Alejandro Silva, Lucas Morales, Rodrigo Pérez, Aníbal Chalá, Alan Ledesma, and Junior Gamarra.

In terms of new signings, Olimpia bet on targeted reinforcements: 35-year-old Argentine forward Braian Romero and 32-year-old New Zealand right-back Tim Payne, who arrives in the country next Monday.

Returning to the club for a trial period are players Alexis Cantero, Víctor Sebastián Quintana, Pedro Zarza, Paulo Riveros, and Julio Alexis Vargas. Some of them will stay, while others will be sent out on loan, similar to Javier Domínguez, who was recently at Atlético Tucumán.

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Updated: Jul 12, 2026, 1:30 AM