Millonarios Bolsters Roster for New Liga BetPlay Season with Winger Signing
Millonarios has bolstered its roster for the 2026-II Liga BetPlay season by signing winger Francisco Chaverra and welcoming back midfielder Daniel Ruiz. The club is undergoing significant changes after a challenging previous campaign, aiming for improved results in the upcoming domestic tournament.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
1 MIN READ- Millonarios has officially signed winger Francisco Chaverra on a one-year loan deal.
- Midfielder Daniel Ruiz has returned to the team after his loan in Russia.
- The club confirmed the departure of four players: Novoa, Castro, Giraldo, and Hurtado.
- The team's first match of the 2026-II Liga BetPlay is against Atlético Bucaramanga.
The capital-based football club Millonarios is actively preparing for the upcoming tournament season, officially confirming the signing of winger Francisco Chaverra. This move marks the team's first major acquisition as they look to strengthen their offensive capabilities for the 2026-II season of the Liga BetPlay. The announcement, shared through the club’s official digital platforms, highlights Chaverra as a key addition to the squad’s attacking rotation.
Strategic Roster Changes for the Second Half of 2026
Francisco Chaverra joins Millonarios on a one-year loan agreement that will keep him with the team until June 30, 2027. Throughout his career, the versatile forward has played for several notable clubs, including Orsomarso, La Equidad, Independiente Santa Fe, and most recently, Deportivo Independiente Medellín. With over 200 professional appearances, his experience is expected to provide essential depth as the team aims for a more competitive showing in the domestic league.
In addition to this new signing, Millonarios has officially welcomed back midfielder Daniel Ruiz. Following the conclusion of his loan spell with CSKA Moscow in Russia, Ruiz has already rejoined his teammates for training at the club’s facilities in northern Bogotá. The return of the playmaker is seen as a significant boost for the squad’s creative efforts moving forward.
The club has also confirmed several departures to accommodate these roster adjustments. Players Diego Novoa, Alex Castro, Nicolás Giraldo, and Jorge Cabezas Hurtado have officially left the team following the expiration of their contracts. The technical staff is currently evaluating further personnel changes, including potential negotiations regarding the future of goalkeeper Guillermo de Amores.
Preparation for the Liga BetPlay Campaign
The management at Millonarios is focused on addressing the shortcomings from the previous campaign, where the team failed to secure a spot in the final playoff rounds or advance past the group stages of the Copa Sudamericana. The inclusion of new talent is a clear signal of the club's ambition to revitalize its performance on the pitch.
Fans can anticipate seeing the updated roster in action soon. The official debut for the team in the new Liga BetPlay season is set for Saturday, July 25, 2026. Millonarios will host Atlético Bucaramanga at the Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín, an encounter that will serve as the first true test of the team's reconfigured lineup as they pursue a stronger run in the national tournament.
