Gatito Fernández did not renew his contract with Botafogo and was announced as a reinforcement by Cerro Porteño on December 24, 2024. The Paraguayan club referred to him as a 'Christmas present'. Gatito returns to Cerro Porteño after 11 years, having previously played for the club before moving to Brazilian football in 2014. He became a fan idol at Botafogo, playing over 200 matches and winning several titles.