Overview
- Cruz Azul announced via social media that right-back Jorge Sánchez has renewed his contract to remain with the club through June 2028.
- Reporting indicates the deal includes a salary increase and an elevated release clause intended to protect the player from rival offers.
- The move fits a long-term continuity plan led by Iván Alonso and Víctor Velázquez, following recent renewals for Ángel Sepúlveda, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodríguez, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi and Carlos Rotondi, alongside a renewed Pirma kit agreement.
- Sánchez has been a regular starter in the Apertura 2025 under Nicolás Larcamón, earning praise for consistency, intensity and leadership.
- After signing, Sánchez said his goals include pushing Cruz Azul toward the Apertura 2025 title and earning a place in Mexico’s 2026 World Cup squad.