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Toluca Shuts Door on Marcel Ruiz Exit After Player Rejects Palmeiras, Copenhagen Backs Off

Club executives say the midfielder is prioritizing a higher-profile European move over immediate offers.

Overview

  • Vice president Francisco Suinaga and president Arturo Pérez Arredondo publicly confirmed Ruiz will stay at Toluca this window and is not for sale now.
  • Suinaga said a proposal from Palmeiras met Toluca’s price but Ruiz turned it down, viewing a switch to Brazil as a step back for his career.
  • FC Copenhagen showed interest yet slowed talks after encountering Toluca’s valuation, despite having Rodrigo Huescas and a Champions League berth.
  • Toluca’s asking price has been reported around $8–12 million, compared with a Transfermarkt valuation near €7.5 million, and Ruiz is under contract through June 2027.
  • Officials and local reports indicate the expectation is a move to Europe after the 2026 World Cup, following earlier interest that included a bid from Ipswich Town.