Ecuadorian Darwin Guagua Joins Spanish Third Division Club on Loan

Darwin Guagua officially presented by Spanish club AD Mérida after being loaned from Brentford.

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Darwin Guagua, an 18-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder, was officially presented by the Spanish club AD Mérida on August 31, 2026. ^[1] Guagua was signed by the English Premier League club Brentford in August 2026 but is currently playing on loan at AD Mérida to gain experience and minutes in Europe. ^[2] During his time with Independiente del Valle, Guagua played 42 matches and recorded four goals and five assists. ^[3] The 18-year-old player previously formed part of the youth academy of Independiente del Valle and made his senior debut for the club in mid-2025. ^[4] Guagua previously played for the club Independiente del Valle and the Ecuador national team before joining the new club. ^[5] The Ecuadorian footballer was acquired by the English club Brentford FC, which subsequently loaned him to the Spanish institution. ^[6] Lenho noted that Guagua has already given positive signals in the Copa Libertadores. ^[7]

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Darwin Guagua, an 18-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder, was officially presented by the Spanish club AD Mérida on August 31, 2026. · Primicias

Guagua was signed by the English Premier League club Brentford in August 2026 but is currently playing on loan at AD Mérida to gain experience and minutes in Europe. · Primicias

During his time with Independiente del Valle, Guagua played 42 matches and recorded four goals and five assists. · Primicias

The 18-year-old player previously formed part of the youth academy of Independiente del Valle and made his senior debut for the club in mid-2025. · Primicias

Guagua previously played for the club Independiente del Valle and the Ecuador national team before joining the new club. · El Universo

The Ecuadorian footballer was acquired by the English club Brentford FC, which subsequently loaned him to the Spanish institution. · El Universo

Lenho noted that Guagua has already given positive signals in the Copa Libertadores. · El Universo

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