Ignacio Saavedra has transferred to Kazan's Rubin, signing a contract with the club until the summer of 2029. Last season, Saavedra played for the Kazan club on loan from Sochi and appeared in 11 matches. The Chilean midfielder will wear number 14 for Rubin. Rubin's Telegram channel reports Ignacio Saavedra's return.

Rubin announced the loan of 27-year-old Chilean midfielder Ignacio Saavedra from Sochi, a deal that was completed before the Russian Premier League's winter transfer window closed. He has been capped four times by the Chilean national team. In the current 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, Saavedra has made 18 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.80m.