Cruz Azul is making strategic adjustments for the upcoming Liga MX Apertura 2025 season, as reported by Adrián Esparza for TUDN. The club has informed two players that they are no longer part of the team’s plans: Gabriel ‘Toro’ Fernández and Giorgos Giakoumakis. While this news is not yet official, both players are expected to seek new opportunities.
Gabriel Fernández is rumored to be heading back to Uruguay to sign with Peñarol, where he previously played from 2018 to 2019 after his stints in Liga MX with FC Juárez, Pumas, and Cruz Azul. Similarly, Giorgos Giakoumakis did not report for training this Wednesday at La Noria, and there are indications that he may return to Major League Soccer after a year with Cruz Azul, during which he scored nine goals in 34 matches.
The departure of these players opens up a non-formidable slot in Mexico, which could pave the way for Luka Jovic’s potential signing, as the former AC Milan player is currently available. Furthermore, Cruz Azul is set to welcome Mateo Levy back into the first team, while Cristian Jiménez will go on loan to Celaya in Liga de Expansión MX and Javier Suárez will join Atlético de San Luis.
These changes reflect Cruz Azul’s ongoing efforts to optimize their roster and strengthen the team’s competitiveness as they navigate both the Liga MX and Leagues Cup next semester. The upcoming season holds promise for the club as they look to rebuild and make impactful additions to their lineup.