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.