By Jorge Hernandez
Dec 27, 2023, 17:57 PM EST
Everything indicates that in a few days Gabriel Fernandezthe scorer of Cougars in Apertura 2023, will be announced as a new reinforcement of Blue Cross.
And after several days of rumors about his incorporation, the Uruguayan striker who defended the feline shirt arrived in Mexico City after a vacation in his country and at the airport he explained how he decided to change teams.
When questioned by the press who were waiting for him at the airport, “Toro” Fernández, who scored 7 goals for Pumas In the six months and 20 games that he wore the feline jersey, he did not hesitate to respond that he accepted Cruz Azul’s proposal because of the team’s history.
“I talked about it with the family, we met for a long time and I decided to change myself because of history., it is a very nice challenge for me. The history it has (Cruz Azul), the truth is that it is a very nice story and I come to do my best so that the club is as high as possible,” he expressed forcefully.
According to different reports from media such as ESPN and TUDN, Fernández will sign his contract with the Machine in the coming days, a team with which he has already committed to giving 100% in the Clausura 2024: “Yes, without a doubt. I am going to work to be able to give 100 and without a doubt I will.”he added.
Gabriel Fernández has already signed a Cruz Azul shirt
In case there were any doubts about his transfer, Fernández had no qualms about signing a shirt for his new team, when a light blue fan approached to ask for his signature on the jersey and he agreed without hesitation.
The “Toro” would be Cruz Azul’s most expensive reinforcement in recent years
He highlights that the Uruguayan striker would be the reinforcement for which Cruz Azul would have paid the most money since Víctor Velázquez took over as president of the team, that is, in five tournaments or two and a half years.
According to information from ESPN, The La Noria club would disburse around $7 million dollars for the 29-year-old goalscorer, who would sign with the club until 2026.
Keep reading:
· Gabriel Fernández, Pumas scorer, would go to Cruz Azul, who would have already paid his termination clause
· Iván Alonso is the new sports director of Cruz Azul
· Colombian goalkeeper Kevin Mier arrived in Mexico to sign with Cruz Azul