Daniel de la Cruz, a 22-year-old Ecuadorian right-back who is under contract with LDU Quito, will join Nacional on a one-season loan. The Madeiran club will hold a purchase option for the player. According to reports in Ecuador, the transfer is closed, and Daniel de la Cruz is expected to arrive in Madeira in the coming days to undergo medical examinations. He joined LDU Quito in July 2024, and his contract is valid until the end of 2027. De la Cruz has 14 caps for the Ecuador U20 team and made 4 appearances in the 2025/2026 LigaPro Serie A season. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €500k.