Palmeiras continues to keep an eye on the ball market to reinforce Abel Ferreira’s squad. In addition to midfielder Gerson, from Zenit, another target for Verdão is Marcel Ruíz, midfielder from Toluca, from Mexico. But how is this negotiation going? Can he go to Alviverde? Sporting News shows.
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Marcel Ruiz: negotiation and values
According to “GE”, Palmeiras consulted the situation of Marcel Ruiz, who was already a target of the club in previous transfer windows. However, the player wants to play in Europe, which has cooled Palmeiras’ interest at the moment. Additionally, there is a fine of 16 million euros (around R$103 million at current prices).
The player was Mexican champion with Toluca, starting the vast majority of games. As a result, he is valued and awaits a European proposal.
Who is Marcel Ruiz?
Revealed by Querétaro, the player gained national recognition at a young age due to his maturity on the field, good reading of the game and quality in his passing. In 2022, he took an important step in his career by moving to Toluca, where he quickly assumed a leading role in midfield, becoming a key player in the team’s organization.
With good ball release, vision to find vertical passes and an offensive presence coming from behind, Marcel Ruiz stands out for his versatility, being able to act both as a second midfielder and further forward, as a central midfielder. His regularity in Mexican football also put him on the radar of the Mexico national team, for which he has already been called up and participated in official competitions.
Little by little, Ruiz built an image of a reliable, competitive player with a modern profile, combining intensity, tactical intelligence and refined technique. Not surprisingly, his name appears frequently in market speculations and analyzes as one of the most complete midfielders active in Mexican football.
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Palmeiras is preparing a new attack to sign midfielder Marcel Ruiz, from Toluca, Mexico.
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Marcel Ruiz’s numbers for the season
- 29 games
- 2 goals
- 2 assists
