Saul Guarirapa, a 22-year-old Venezuelan forward, joined CSKA Moscow from Sochi on loan until the summer of 2025. CSKA's general director Roman Babaev mentioned that a final decision regarding Guarirapa's future at CSKA will be made in a few weeks. The club does not want ongoing negotiations or media statements to distract the team during a crucial phase of the season. Guarirapa has shown progress and confidence after the winter training camps.