Despite moving forward to sign Facundo Torres in negotiations with Orlando City, Palmeiras won competition from Cruz Azul, from Mexico, for the player. The Mexican club would even be at an advantage to sign the Uruguayan striker.
Edgardo Lasalvia, the athlete’s agent, gave an interview to Sport 890 radio, in Uruguay, and revealed that Cruz Azul is at the forefront of why it reached the terms with Facundo Torres, in addition to the Mexicans’ coach, Martín Anselmi, having spoken directly with the athlete.
The transfer would cost around 14 million dollars (R$83.1 million).
“Facundo Torres’ decision will be global. Brazil has a very important problem with the dollar. Cruz Azul wanted him at all times, increased his numbers and the coach called him. This makes them closer. The sale of Facundo Torres would be around 14 million dollars”, he said.
The advanced in negotiations with Orlando City for the signing of . However, people close to the athlete told Itatiaia in recent days that they were still awaiting dialogue between Verdão and the player and staff. In other words, the agility in negotiation occurred only between the teams.
Revealed at Peñarol, in Uruguay, the striker has 123 games, 47 goals and 19 assists for the United States team. This season, there were 44 matches, 20 goals and six assists.
