Fluminense accept Olimpia’s offer for Lezcano, but FIFA rule delays deal | OneFootball

Fluminense has accepted Olimpia's proposal for the loan of midfielder Rúben Lezcano. The parties have already reached an agreement, and the player has given the green light for the transfer. However, a FIFA rule has prevented the immediate conclusion of the deal.

The entity allows each club to make only six international loans per transfer window, a limit that the Tricolor has already reached. Therefore, the club needs to first free up a spot to finalize the Paraguayan's departure.

One of the solutions involves goalkeeper Gustavo Ramalho, 23, currently on loan to Torreense in Portugal. The tendency is for the Portuguese club to exercise the permanent purchase of the player, with Fluminense retaining a percentage of the economic rights. This would open up space for Lezcano's loan to Olimpia.

The midfielder had other offers, including from Fortaleza, but chose to return to Paraguay. The player's goal is to have more opportunities and increase his chances of being called up for the World Cup.

The agreement with Olimpia provides for a loan until the end of 2026, with a purchase option set in the contract. The Paraguayan club is competing in the Copa Sudamericana this season.

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