The Cruz Azul leadership has been clear about their intentions to recruit the Uruguayan star, signaling a bold move to reshape the squad for upcoming campaigns.
Victor Velázquez, who chairs the Cruz Azul board of directors, confirmed that the club is pursuing the signing of Luis Suárez for the Clausura 2023. He indicated that discussions are ongoing as part of a strategic effort to strengthen the roster and compete at the highest level in North American football.
“Nothing definite yet. We are in conversations,” Velázquez stated to W Deportes at the CU Olympic Stadium, outlining the club’s current approach and leaving room for deliberation as talks progress with Suárez’s camp.
Recent reports have suggested that Cruz Azul has extended a formal proposal to Suárez, proposing a two-year contract in light of his unresolved status with Nacional de Uruguay, where renewal discussions have stalled. Velázquez acknowledged that negotiations are active, emphasizing the club’s intent to reach a mutually beneficial agreement that would integrate Suárez into the project.
The team known as the Sky Dome has already secured the signatures of Argentines Ramiro Carrera and Augusto Lotti and is actively exploring additional reinforcements. The plan includes adding a proven striker and a left-back, alongside the potential arrival of Suárez, as part of a broader strategy to enhance depth and versatility across the frontline and defense.
“We are in wait-and-see mode,” Velázquez commented ahead of the Cruz Azul versus Pumas match that is part of the 2022 Sky Cup, underscoring the patience required to finalize transfer terms while the club weighs every option available on the market.
The development mirrors Cruz Azul’s broader ambition to assemble a cohesive and competitive squad capable of delivering sustained success, both domestically and in international competitions, by leveraging the experience and leadership Suárez could bring to the locker room.
Source: Goal (clarifications and ongoing negotiations reported through media outlets as updates emerge, with official confirmations to follow as the club progresses in its transfer window strategy).