Overview
- Borja marked his exit with an Instagram post saying “Gracias totales,” sharing a Libertadores highlight from 2024.
- He arrived in Mexico, completed medical checks, and took part in an initial training session under Cruz Azul coach Nicolás Larcamón, according to reports.
- Local media report he will sign a two-year contract with Cruz Azul that includes an option for a third year based on performance targets.
- His River tenure closed with 159 official matches, 62 goals, and 10 assists, including three domestic trophies won in 2023.
- The departure follows a dip in form in 2025 that drew fan criticism, while a mooted move to Boca Juniors did not progress before he chose Liga MX.