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Cruz Azul Advances for Palavecino as Necaxa Weighs Cash-Plus-Faravelli Offer

Necaxa insists on an $8 million price, leaving the deal unresolved despite the midfielder’s friendly absence.

Overview

  • Cruz Azul is in advanced negotiations with Necaxa to acquire Agustín Palavecino for the Clausura 2026.
  • The bid combines a cash payment with Lorenzo Faravelli moving to Necaxa as part of the deal.
  • Necaxa’s hierarchy maintains a firm $8 million valuation for Palavecino and has not accepted Cruz Azul’s proposal.
  • Palavecino did not play in Necaxa’s 2-1 friendly win over León, which reporters interpret as a sign talks have progressed.
  • Necaxa coach Martín Varini has approved Faravelli’s potential arrival, and Cruz Azul’s Nicolás Larcamón seeks a reunion after Palavecino’s 2025 output of 58 games, 11 goals and 10 assists.