The Clausura 2026 transfer market is entering its decisive stage and at Cruz Azul the urgency is clear. The frustrated arrival of Miguel Borja left a feeling of a lost opportunity and exposed a need that the board cannot postpone any longer.: reinforce the lead with hierarchy in a semester that promises to be demanding.
The departure of Mateusz Bogusz to the MLS not only frees up an Unformed spot in Mexico, but also gives financial oxygen to La Maquina. With money available, space open and a calendar loaded with double competition, The focus is on finding a “9” that raises the level of the squad and reduces risks in the event of any unforeseen physical incident for Gabriel Fernández..
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In this context, Carlos Córdova, former Cruz Azul press chief and regular voice within the club, published a message that quickly caught the attention of the celestial world. In his post he assured that Henry Martín is pushed by his promoter and that, for Cruz Azul, it would only represent a “market opportunity”.
But the strongest data came later: The board would have a portfolio with two other forwards to reinforce the attack, who would be South Americans. The information did not go unnoticed above all, because it reinforces a line that was already being suggested: Martín is not the priority, much less the club’s main bet for this market.
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South America once again positions itself as a destination in the search for Cruz Azul
The mention of two South American forwards fits squarely with Cruz Azul’s recent movements. Before Borja fell, the board had strongly targeted a foreign attacker to lead the attack. And in that same profile the name of Rafael Santos Borrand.
The Colombian was surveyed in this marketas reported by Vamos Azul, and although there was no formal progressits name brought together several of the characteristics that the club is looking for: international experience, experience in high-level competitions and knowledge of Mexican and South American soccer.
Cruz Azul investigated the situation of Rafael Santos Borré, but did not advance for him. (Getty Images)
Without stating it categorically, Borré can be interpreted as one of those names that make up the folder mentioned by Córdova. What does seem clear is that Cruz Azul keeps its sights on the outside. The intention is to add a proven forward, capable of competing immediately and maintaining the level in a long and exhausting semester.
Other journalistic reports go along the same lines. Gerardo González reported that The club continues to explore options to strengthen the attackwhile César Luis Merlo ruled out that Borré is the final chosen, although he agreed that it will be an international attacker.