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Chivas Reach Agreement to Sign Ángel Sepúlveda With Activation Tied to Cruz Azul’s Intercontinental Run

The deal hinges on Cruz Azul completing its Intercontinental games.

Overview

  • Reports indicate Sepúlveda has agreed a two-year contract with Guadalajara.
  • The transfer is set to execute after Cruz Azul finish the Copa Intercontinental, with signing timing dependent on matches starting Dec. 10 against Flamengo.
  • Outlets differ on the fee, with Milenio/Medio Tiempo citing $3.5–4.5 million and Excélsior reporting $1 million.
  • Sepúlveda is expected to fill the role left by Javier Hernández without a guaranteed starting spot, and Gabriel Milito has already explained his expectations to the player.
  • Milenio also reports an unrelated possibility of Chivas youth midfielder Ariel Castro moving to Cruz Azul.