With 41 years and the spark intact, Rubens Sambueza He is ready to rewrite his history in professional football. Just a few months after having tried luck as a coach and having been visible piece in amateur tournaments such as the Kings League and the Potrero Cupthe steering wheel will put on the booties in Deportivo Maipú de Mendozathe club that precisely marked its official farewell of the courts in 2023.
His return, agreed until December of this year, is not accidental. Despite the time far from elite competitions, Sambueza has proven to be in excellent physical form. This, added to its flashes of undeniable quality, convinced the leadership of the Bottle rack to offer a new contract at a time where the team seeks to consolidate. Currently, Maipú occupies the eighth place in Zone A of the First National with 26 points, the last position that gives access to the phase of reduced by the ascent.
“Rubens Sambueza will wear the crusade again from next week. The talented steering wheel adds to the Mapú Sports squad and signed a contract until December 2026. Welcome home, Sambu. The strength awaits you!“, Announced the Mendoza cast on his social networks.
Sambueza’s path with Deportivo Maipú has been full of unexpected turns. In December 2023, after a painful defeat by 1 to 0 against Deportivo Riestra In the final because of the promotion to the Professional League, the left -hander decided to retire from professional football. A few days later, and even with the bitter taste of that game, he assumed a new challenge: to become the technician of the Mendoza club for the 2024 season. However, his foray into the bank was brief. Three consecutive defeats before Chacarita, San Martín de Tucumán y Arsenalall by 2-0, led the directive to relieve it of their functions.
After that experience, Rubens explored other lands. Participated in competitions such as the senior tournament with River Platehis trainer club, and joined events that allowed him to continue delighting fans with his talent.
The next appointment will be key: the intersection with Almagro, as a visitor, will mark the beginning of this new stage for Sambueza and could define much more than three points in the fight to stay in the privilege area.
With just 18 years he had his professional debut in River. His opportunity came in 2003, when the Millionaire He concentrated on the final of the South American Cup, forcing the coach to resort to players from La Cantera to face the local tournament.
After dressing the shirt The bandSambueza was given to loan to Colón de Santa Fewhere he showed talent flashes by scoring five goals and distributing 12 assists. But much of what he promised in Argentina found echo in a different land, Mexico, where he reached the greatest achievements of his career.
With outstanding steps in America, Toluca, León and Pachuca, Sambu He returned to Argentina to put on the colors of Deportivo Maipú. After the aforementioned retirement with subsequent incursion into the technical direction, the steering wheel will put on the booties. But now, his return to the Mendoza cast combines nostalgia and challenge, since he not only wants to climb positions, but also to dream again with the ascent.
