For the 2025 Clausura Tournament, Cruz Azul aims to form one of the most competitive teams in Liga MX with renowned players. The current squad is the second most expensive in Mexico, only surpassed by América, and the second most costly in the team's history, below the one that achieved the ninth star. The management seeks to retain the players for as long as possible to win titles soon.
However, there are key names in the team that have not yet renewed their contracts less than a year before their expiration. One of them is Charly Rodríguez, midfielder of the Mexican National Team, who expressed being open to extending his relationship with Cruz Azul after the recent match against Real Hope in the Concachampions. Rodríguez stated: "I've always said that since I arrived, I've been treated very well, they opened the doors for me, and today this is my home, I'm happy."
Charly Rodríguez and Erik Lira, another player who has not yet signed the renewal, could become free agents at the end of their contracts, allowing them to negotiate with any team. Rumors about Rodríguez's possible departure from Cruz Azul are present, despite his positive statements about the club.
Rodríguez's contractual situation has generated some uncertainty, as despite his apparent desire to continue at Cruz Azul, the management has not managed to extend his contract. On the other hand, a possible controversy with Martín Anslemi has been mentioned, linked to an attempt by Porto to take the player at the end of his contract.
