Overview
- The club announced the extension on its official channels, confirming Sánchez will remain under contract until June 2028.
- Media reports say the agreement keeps the end date unchanged but adds a salary increase and raises the release clause to deter bids.
- Sánchez’s deal follows recent extensions for Ángel Sepúlveda, Erik Lira, Carlos Rodríguez, Carlos Rotondi, Lorenzo Faravelli and Gonzalo Piovi.
- Leadership from president Víctor Velázquez and sporting director Iván Alonso frames the renewals as a long-term strategy to preserve squad stability against an aggressive market.
- After signing, Sánchez said he hopes to lead Cruz Azul to the Apertura 2025 final and strengthen his case for Mexico’s 2026 World Cup roster.