Independiente del Valle announced that Hugo Quintana, a 24-year-old Paraguayan central midfielder, has joined the club. He joined from Olimpia on a permanent transfer and signed a 4-year contract. Quintana had played for the club since January 2018. In the 2025/2026 Primera División Apertura season, Quintana made 18 appearances, scored 2 goals, and provided 3 assists. He has been capped once for the Paraguay U20 team, and his market value is listed as €2.20m by Transfermarkt.