This week what was an open secret was made official: Jonathan Rodríguez would leave Cruz Azul for soccer in Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr. Both the Arab club and the Celeste Machine confirmed this information through their social networks. In an emotional farewell video, the cement workers thanked the Uruguayan striker for his dedication and his goals, as well as wishing him good luck in his new challenge.
This, without a doubt, is the most sensitive loss that Cruz Azul has suffered in this semester. ‘Cabecita’ Rodríguez became an essential player for the Machine since his arrival at the club. After his departure, the celestial directive will have to move in the market to look for an element with similar conditions and that can make a difference immediately. According to the most recent reports, Rodríguez’s successor would come from the same ranks of the cement team.
Cruz Azul has sought to sign both Cristan Pavón, a Boca Juniors player, and Luciano Vietto, from Al-Hilal, however, neither of the two operations seems to have progressed. In this context, according to Diario Récord, Juan Máximo Reynoso would bet on Santiago Giménez to take on a more important role in the Clausura 2022 tournament of Liga MX.
The 20-year-old Mexican striker has played both as a starter and as a trigger under the orders of the Peruvian strategist. According to the most recent reports, Santi Giménez would receive more minutes and greater confidence from Reynoso this semester. The ‘Bebote’ missed the first day of the tournament because he tested positive for COVID-19.
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