By Wilson Florez
09 Dec 2023, 07:38 AM EST
Norma Palafox is one of the most recognized soccer players in the world. Liga MX Femenil. Her first years on the court and her presence on social networks have placed her name as one of the greatest exponents of the female category. But the last few years have not been so good and Norma Palafox is leaving Cruz Azul through the back door.
It was already an open secret that the former Chivas de Guadalajara soccer player would leave “La Maquina” at the end of the season. The experienced Aztec striker had her agreement for the next step in her career: FC Juárez.
The Mexican forward, who has more than two million followers on Instagram, He used his social network to say goodbye to Cruz Azul fans and thank you for the trust that the club’s board gave you.
“Thank you very much Cruz Azul! It is a pride to have worn your colors, thanks to all the fans who were supporting us at all times., thanks to every little person who is part of this great institution who made everything more enjoyable. See you soon! “Palafox wrote through his social networks.
Cruz Azul needed the contribution of Palafox
The outstanding Aztec attacker did not leave very good records in her last season with the Cementero team. In the Apertura 2023, Norma Palafox played 17 games, 12 of them as a starter. The Mexican forward alone He scored 3 goals in just over 1,000 minutes on the field.
Palafox’s contribution was not enough for Cruz Azul to achieve important things this season. The Cementero team finished in 11th place in the general classification with 7 wins, 1 draw and 9 losses.
Precisely the goals were one of the biggest shortcomings of “La Maquina”. Cruz Azul could only score 25 goals in 17 games. This was the tenth best record of the entire championship. His offensive production was proportional to his results on the court.
A new destination in Norma Palafox’s career
Norma Palafox was a key player in winning the first Liga MX Femenil title. The Mexican forward played for Chivas de Guadalajara in 2017 and scored the goal that gave him his only trophy in his professional career.
However, after the Sacred Flock, Palafox’s performance has been inconsistent. In fact, in the middle it stands out an absence from the courts for one year due to his participation in the Exatlon competition.
FC Juárez will be the fifth club in Norma Palafox’s career. The Chivas de Guadalajara saw her grow and lift their only trophy. The Aztec forward then defended the colors of Pachuca, Atlas and his recent time at Cruz Azul.
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