Peñarol president Ignacio Ruglio has confirmed he will not run in the club’s presidential election on 12 December, ending his six years in charge of the Uruguayan giants. He made the announcement through his WhatsApp status, leaving little room for doubt.
In a short and emphatic message, Ruglio said he would become an ordinary supporter again and thanked the club for giving him far more than he had ever dreamed of. He closed with the club’s familiar war cry, “Always Peñarol”, and “run, dogs”, a rallying phrase among the club’s fans.
A trophy-laden tenure
Ruglio’s time in office brought considerable success. Peñarol won the Uruguayan league championship twice during his presidency, in 2021 and 2024, and this season the club is chasing a third consecutive title.
The honours extend well beyond the league. Under his leadership, Peñarol lifted the Uruguayan Supercup, the Uruguay Cup in 2025, and several Clausura, Apertura and Intermedio tournaments. The club also reached the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores in 2024 and the Copa Sudamericana in 2021.
What comes next
With Ruglio stepping aside, the race to succeed him at the head of one of South America’s most storied clubs will take centre stage as the December vote approaches.
Source: www.tenfield.com.uy
