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Cruz Azul set to sign Carrera, Lotti ahead of Liga MX Clausura 2023

Cruz Azul are poised to complete a double swoop for Argentinians Ramiro Carrera and Augusto Lotti, with the pair due in Mexico this weekend.

Cruz Azul are poised to complete a double swoop for Argentinians Ramiro Carrera and Augusto Lotti, with the pair due in Mexico this weekend.

As Cruz Azul prepare for the Clausura 2023 tournament, La Máquina are poised to seal moves for two Argentinians this weekend.

Carrera, Lotti close to Liga MX arrival

According to ESPN, Ramiro Carrera and Augusto Lotti are due in Mexico on Saturday to undergo medicals and sign their contracts with the nine-time league champions.

Carrera is a 29-year-old midfielder who arrives from Atlético Tucumán, with Cruz Azul purchasing 50% of his federative rights in exchange for $1.3 million. He is expected to pen a three-year deal.

Forward Lotti, 26, who also joins from Tucumán, would be an outright buy on a four-year contract.

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Signings to begin training next week

Barring any late setbacks to their transfers, the pair are expected to report for preseason on Tuesday and begin work under Raúl Gutiérrez, who is to stay on as full-time head coach after delivering good results as interim boss in the Apertura 2022.