Sport Economy Local 2026-03-24T04:06:08+00:00

Club Puebla Sale: TV Azteca Demands $130 Million

The potential sale of Mexican football club Puebla is stalled due to inflated prices. Owner TV Azteca is demanding $130 million, which has scared off most investors and left the club's future in question.


Club Puebla Sale: TV Azteca Demands $130 Million

The possible sale of Club Puebla has raised alarms in Mexican football, especially due to conflicting reports about the price TV Azteca is setting. While recent months spoke of a figure close to 65 million dollars, new information reveals that the real amount would be much higher, which has complicated any negotiation. How much would they ask? According to journalist Pepe Hanan, after a direct meeting with high-ranking officials of the television network, it was confirmed that the club is not 'on sale,' but quite the opposite. The company would be asking for around 130 million dollars to finalize the operation, an amount that has halted the interest of several business groups. Stagnant negotiations In the same context, it was detailed that at least eight investors analyzed the possibility of acquiring the franchise; however, only three remain in the bidding due to the high cost established. Even, the best offer to date would be around 90 million, far from the current owners' aspirations, which keeps negotiations stalled. THE PRICE THEY ARE ASKING FOR PUEBLA TV Azteca has heard offers from 8 groups looking to buy La Franja, according to information from the general director of the television network, Rafael Rodríguez. All the details are in the En Línea Deportiva column. Azteca asks for 130… pic.twitter.com/VEzcdbWMjK — Pepe Hanan (@pepehanan) March 23, 2026 The information comes after a meeting in Mexico City between team executives and representatives of the television network, where they sought to clarify rumors about a possible sale, change of identity, or even modification of headquarters. In that same talk, it was also hinted that if the operation is finalized, there would be guarantees for the club's permanence in Puebla for several years. Thus, the future of La Franja remains up in the air. The high price set by the television network not only reflects the commercial value of the institution but also a clear strategy: to sell only if an offer arrives that completely meets its expectations, even if that means prolonging the uncertainty among fans and potential buyers.