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Because the 2025 Liga MX Clausura approaches, groups are ramping up their preparations for one more aggressive season. One membership setting its sights excessive is Cruz Azul, which, in line with reviews, is pursuing Genoa striker and European star Mario Balotelli with a profitable supply.
Cruz Azul confirmed promise in the course of the Apertura common season, however their marketing campaign led to disappointment after a slender 4-3 combination defeat to Membership America within the semifinals. Decided to bolster their squad for the upcoming season, the crew is reportedly planning one other headline-grabbing signing.
Based on La Gazzetta dello Sport, Cruz Azul has provided Balotelli a profitable deal price €2 million per 12 months (roughly $2.2 million), considerably increased than his present wage at Genoa, which stands at €400,000 and runs till June 2025.
El Cementero made a splash in July 2024 by signing Atlanta United’s Greek striker Georgios Giakoumakis for $10 million. With Argentine ahead Rodolfo Rotondi rumored to be transferring to Brazil, Balotelli might fill the hole and add depth to the squad’s attacking choices.
Balotelli to Cruz Azul: Dream or actuality?
Attractive Mario Balotelli to go away Europe for the primary time in his profession is a difficult process. Cruz Azul is banking on their monetary proposal and the imaginative and prescient of head coach Martin Anselmi’s formidable challenge to safe the Italian striker’s signature.
A important think about these negotiations is Balotelli’s contract clause with Genoa. Whereas his deal runs till June 2025, a singular stipulation permits both get together to terminate the contract unilaterally beginning on December 31. This might pave the way in which for Cruz Azul to swoop in.
Since becoming a member of Genoa in October, Balotelli has struggled to search out his footing, making six appearances instead and taking part in simply 56 minutes in complete. After Genoa’s 2-1 victory over Empoli, head coach Patrick Vieira addressed Balotelli’s absence (dominated out as a consequence of a flu) and the crew’s present type.
“The absences of Frendrup and Balotelli? Immediately’s victory was essential as a result of we caught as much as Empoli. I don’t need to discuss people; what’s essential is being a crew. We’d like everybody, and people who got here on introduced power to the squad,” Vieira stated after the victory.
Balotelli faces stiff competitors at Genoa, notably from Andrea Pinamonti, which has restricted his position within the squad. With Cruz Azul providing an improved wage, assured taking part in time, and the prospect to guide their assault, the transfer to Liga MX may show tempting for the previous Manchester Metropolis and Liverpool ahead.
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