Daniel Ruiz joins CSKA on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy. The Colombian winger played 27 matches in 2025 for Millonarios, scoring three goals and providing three assists. Russian coach and TV expert Alexander Grigoryan commented that while CSKA strengthens its attack with this transfer, they actually need to strengthen their defense.

The 24-year-old Colombian winger Daniel Ruiz is preparing to travel to Moscow today, August 7, to finalize his transfer to CSKA. Journalist Pipe Sierra reported this on his social media page. The source indicated that the Colombian club is sending the winger on a one-year loan with an obligation to purchase if certain conditions are met. Ruiz initially joined Millonarios after moving from Fortaleza in January 2021 on a loan deal, which became a permanent transfer in the winter of 2022. During his time with the team, the forward appeared in 196 matches across all competitions, scoring 22 goals and providing 33 assists. His current contract with the club is set to run until the summer of 2027. According to Transfermarkt, his market value stands at €1.4 million.