Puebla made a market splash on Monday, confirming the signings of Uruguayan Mathías Tomás and Paraguayan Sergio Abel Sanabria, two midfield reinforcements for Apertura 2026. The club, currently 17th in Liga MX with 13 points (3W‑4D‑10L) and on a five‑game losing streak, hopes the newcomers will spark an urgent turnaround.
Mathías Tomás arrives after a loan spell with APOEL FC in Cyprus, where he stood out for his vision and powerful shot. In the club’s video reveal, striker Emiliano Gómez takes the call from the Uruguayan and shows his best moves. Meanwhile, Sergio Abel Sanabria comes from Sportivo 2 de Mayo, having played 48 official matches and four Copa Libertadores games, logging roughly 1 500 minutes as a starter.
Tomás, 24, is known for creating offensive imbalance and a solid strike. Guede expects his ability to challenge opponents and generate chances to help close the ‑13 goal difference (13 scored, 26 conceded). Sanabria, 27, is a recovery engine; his experience across several Paraguayan clubs and a brief stint in Brazil gives him the defensive grit the team lacks after the latest result Puebla 1‑2 Club Querétaro (2026‑04‑25).
The coach has said the priority is balancing defense and attack. With Tomás, Puebla gains a player who can open spaces and deliver through balls, while Sanabria strengthens high‑pressing and ball‑winning phases. Both arrivals come on free transfers, allowing the board to allocate funds to structural upgrades and youth development.
The next test is the clash with the Portland Timbers (away, 2026‑08‑07), where Guede will gauge the chemistry of his new midfield duo. Sitting 23 points behind leaders U.N.A.M.‑Pumas, every point matters. Fans hope the Tomás‑Sanabria partnership breaks the LLLLL streak and pushes the side out of the relegation zone.
La Franja’s faithful are watching the squad’s evolution closely. The arrival of two quality South Americans fuels optimism, yet the club needs immediate results to climb from the bottom. If Tomás and Sanabria influence the upcoming games, they could be remembered as the signings that turned the season around.
