Aucas has made some big moves in the transfer market by getting Elian Pepinos and Jhon Ontaneda to help make their squad stronger in the Ecuadorian top league. Pepinos who plays in midfield has signed up until June 2026, while Ontaneda who’s been playing as center-back will stay until December 2027. These new signings show how Aucas wants to get better by mixing young and experienced players together.
- Elian Pepinos is now with Aucas until June 2026.
- Jhon Ontaneda signed with Aucas going till December 2027.
- Both these guys are gonna really help make Aucas team better.
Elian Pepinos: A Versatile Midfield Addition
Elian Pepinos who was born in Manta Ecuador is this really good 23-year-old midfielder that’s joined Aucas to help the team win. He can play pretty much anywhere in midfield like attacking defensive and even on the left side. He started playing with Imbabura SC back in 2022 and got real good real quick. He’s worth about €200,000 and getting him is gonna make Aucas way better.
Elian Pepinos es nuevo refuerzo de Aucas: el ex Imbabura firmará contrato hasta junio de 2026.
*️⃣Además, el club hizo uso de la opción de Jhon Ontaneda y lo tendrá hasta diciembre de 2027.
ℹ️Para @StudioFutbol presentada por @Chubb_Seguros https://t.co/6OiRUJwOpp— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo)
December 24, 2024
Jhon Ontaneda: Fortifying Aucas’ Defense
Jhon Ontaneda who plays center-back and comes from La Troncal Ecuador has decided to stay at Aucas till December 2027. He was borrowed from Gualaceo SC first but has been super important for Aucas defense since February 2024. With a value of €800,000 having him stay for good is gonna make their defense real strong while they play in the national league.
Strategic Moves in the South American Transfer Market
Getting Pepinos and Ontaneda shows how smart Aucas is being about making their team better. Lots of teams in South America are doing this kind of thing trying to get good players to make their teams better. Like how Isidro Pitta went to Red Bull Bragantino which shows how competitive everyone is trying to be.
Aucas is really trying to build a strong team and these new players show how serious they are about winning more games. If you wanna know more about other teams doing similar stuff check out:
