Overview
- Necaxa completed the purchase of midfielder Agustín Almendra from Racing, with reports putting the fee at about $2.5 million.
- Local reporting indicates Racing retained Almendra’s economic rights to preserve potential resale value.
- Almendra arrives from a regular role under Gustavo Costas and is expected to strengthen Necaxa’s midfield.
- Agent-led talks have placed Necaxa striker Tomás Badaloni on Racing’s shortlist as the club considers whether to make a formal offer.
- Badaloni finished the season as a starter for Necaxa, and no agreement for his transfer has been announced as Racing seeks depth behind Adrián Martínez.