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Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Rivero Leaves Cruz Azul to Rejoin Xolos de Tijuana

His exit caps a title-winning stint, positioning him for immediate use under Sebastián Abreu.

Overview

  • Cruz Azul marked the departure with a brief “H15TORIA” tribute video as Rivero confirmed his move in a lengthy Instagram farewell.
  • Rivero flew from Mexico City to Tijuana, telling Cruz Azul fans not to be sad and describing “strange” feelings about how the exit unfolded.
  • He said any matters with coach Nicolás Larcamón would stay inside the club and characterized their relationship as cordial.
  • Tijuana welcomed him with a highlights video, and reports indicate he could be available to face América this weekend.
  • Across five years at Cruz Azul, Rivero logged 236 matches with 27 goals and 19 assists and helped win Liga MX 2021, Campeón de Campeones 2021, Supercopa 2022, and a recent CONCACAF title, returning now to the club that first brought him to Liga MX in 2018.