Olimpia has formalized a loan proposal for 22-year-old Paraguayan midfielder Rúben Lezcano. It is reported that Lezcano prefers returning to his native country to improve his chances of playing in the World Cup, despite receiving offers from within Brazil, including one from Fortaleza. The deal is not yet finalized, as unresolved issues remain between the player and Olimpia, and no agreement has been reached with Fluminense. Lezcano's former club, Libertad, also tried to sign him, and Cerro Porteño also attempted to sign him earlier in the window. The current proposal is for a loan until the end of 2026 with a purchase option. Olimpia plans to exercise its purchase option on Mateo Gamarra to free up a position in the squad for Lezcano. Lezcano, who is yet to be capped by Paraguay, joined Fluminense in February 2025 for a fee reported to be €4.8 million and his contract runs until the end of 2029. In the 25/26 Campeonato Carioca season, he has scored one goal in two appearances. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €3.50m.