Toluca announced on July 22 that Marcel Ruiz is off-limits for the rest of the summer window after he rejected formal offers from Palmeiras and Ipswich Town. The 24-year-old midfielder remains under contract through June 2027 with an exit clause designed to facilitate an overseas transfer. Ruiz spurned Ipswich Town’s Championship bid and a move to Palmeiras as he prioritizes joining a European club. Toluca has set his transfer fee between $10 million and $12 million, insisting any departure meets both the club’s financial goals and Ruiz’s sporting ambitions. With the summer window closing on September 1, Ruiz will continue contributing to Toluca while awaiting a competitive European proposal.
