Liga de Quito secures Marcelo Weigandt and rejects Michael Estrada offer

Argentine defender Marcelo Weigandt has arrived in Ecuador to finalize his transfer to Liga de Quito. Joining from Inter Miami, the 26-year-old right-back arrives on loan from Boca Juniors, with a clause requiring 20 appearances to trigger a mandatory purchase option.

Weigandt expressed excitement about joining the club, referring to them as ‘the king of cups in Ecuador’ and noting the appeal of competing in the Copa Libertadores. His arrival is intended to bolster the squad following injuries and roster changes.

In related transfer news, Liga de Quito has rejected a formal proposal from Argentine club Vélez Sarsfield for striker Michael Estrada. The club declined an $800,000 loan offer with an option to buy, opting to retain Estrada as a key offensive player for their upcoming domestic and international campaigns.