Quito, Ecuador – Liga Deportiva Universitaria (LDU) is strategically reshaping its squad ahead of the 2026 season, a move signaling the club’s intent to contend for top honors across multiple competitions. Sporting director Eduardo Álvarez has confirmed that six players will be made available for loan as Brazilian manager Tiago Nunes refines the roster for the upcoming Ecuadorian Serie A, Copa Ecuador, and Copa Libertadores campaigns. The move reflects a broader focus on bolstering LDU’s performance on the continental stage, where competition is increasingly fierce.
Liga Deportiva Universitaria (LDU) is planning a roster overhaul ahead of the 2026 season, with sporting director Eduardo Álvarez confirming that six players – including Madison Julio and Luis Estupiñán – will not feature in the club’s future plans.
LDU aims to compete for silverware in the upcoming 2026 season, participating in the Ecuadorian Serie A, the Copa Ecuador, and the prestigious Copa Libertadores. As the club prepares for a busy campaign, Álvarez detailed the team’s strategy for player movement.
Speaking on Mundo Deportivo’s ‘Las Voces del Fútbol’ program (99.3 FM), Álvarez revealed that Freddy Darío Mina, Luis Estupiñán, Yeltzin Enrique, Madison Julio, Michael Bermúdez, and Juan Chalacán are all set to be loaned out. The decision comes as Brazilian head coach Tiago Nunes does not include the players in his plans for the team.
LDU hopes that loan spells will provide these players with valuable playing time and development opportunities. The club is looking to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for titles on all fronts, and this roster adjustment is a key part of that process. The Copa Libertadores, in particular, demands a high level of performance, and LDU is focused on assembling a team ready to compete against the continent’s best.
