Cruz Azul transfer list players ahead of the Apertura 2023
The Cementeros have already defined its squad for the next tournament with four players set to leave the club.
Cruz Azul is not wasting any time. The club and is already hard at work defining its squad for the Apertura 2023 with the tournament due to get underway on 30 June. Among the many tasks they have over the next few weeks, one of the most important is drawing up a list of players who are no longer required. Four players could leave the institution in the coming weeks, in addition to those who are coming to the end their contracts.
According to ESPN, Cruz Azul’s transfer list includes: Rafael Baca, Iván Morales, Ramiro Carrera and Jaiber Jiménez. Each case is different - for the first two players, the club hopes to gain income by selling them on, while Carrera would go out on loan to another club to get more playing time and help him to adapt to Mexican soccer. Jiménez meanwhile, could join an Liga Expansion team, the same source claimed.
Other players will also be on their way out in an extensive clear-out: Ramiro Funes Mori, Gonzalo Carneiro, Michael Estrada and Joaquín Martínez will not continue at Cruz Azul after being released by the board of directors.
Corona and ‘Cata’ have not yet resolved their future
Jesús Corona’s future has yet to be determined. His contract expires on 30 June and so far there has been no news on whether he will be offered the chance to renew. ‘Cata’ Domínguez however is believed to be in the process of extending his relationship with the club.
The Cruz Azul squad is on vacation after being eliminated in the Clausura 2023 playoffs by Atlas. The players will report back to work on 22 May to start the preseason.