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César Montes Transfer from Lokomotiv Moskva to Cruz Azul
According to La Vanguardia, negotiations between Lokomotiv Moscow and Cruz Azul are ongoing regarding the possible transfer of defender Cesar Montes, but the parties have not yet reached an agreement on a transfer fee. The Mexican club offered €7 million for the 29-year-old player, inclusive of bonuses, but this offer was rejected by the Russian side. Lokomotiv Moscow seeks to receive about €10 million for the player and is not willing to lower its demands while negotiations are ongoing.
According to La Vanguardia, negotiations between Lokomotiv Moscow and Cruz Azul are ongoing regarding the possible transfer of defender Cesar Montes, but the parties have not yet reached an agreement on a transfer fee. The Mexican club offered €7 million for the 29-year-old player, inclusive of bonuses, but this offer was rejected by the Russian side. Lokomotiv Moscow seeks to receive about €10 million for the player and is not willing to lower its demands while negotiations are ongoing.
According to journalist Fernando Esquivel, Lokomotiv Moscow refused to sell defender César Montes to Cruz Azul. The Mexican club offered €7 million for the player's transfer. Cruz Azul has reached a preliminary agreement with César Montes, but negotiations between the clubs are ongoing because Lokomotiv wants a significantly larger amount for the transfer. Montes' current contract with the club is valid until the end of June 2029.
According to journalist Fernando Esquivel, Lokomotiv Moscow refused to sell defender César Montes to Cruz Azul. The Mexican club offered €7 million for the player's transfer. Cruz Azul has reached a preliminary agreement with César Montes, but negotiations between the clubs are ongoing because Lokomotiv wants a significantly larger amount for the transfer. Montes' current contract with the club is valid until the end of June 2029.
According to Récord, Cruz Azul's efforts to sign César Montes are ongoing, with negotiations having made significant progress in recent days. Cruz Azul's management has already reached an agreement with the defender on personal terms. The next step is to finalize discussions with Lokomotiv de Moscú, which holds the player's registration rights and with whom final details are being settled. Conversations have been positive, and the outlook is favorable for Montes to become a Cruz Azul player. There is high optimism within the club and confidence that negotiations with Lokomotiv de Moscú will successfully conclude in the upcoming days. If the operation is finalized, Cruz Azul would add a defender with experience in Europe and with the Mexican national team.
According to Récord, Cruz Azul's efforts to sign César Montes are ongoing, with negotiations having made significant progress in recent days. Cruz Azul's management has already reached an agreement with the defender on personal terms. The next step is to finalize discussions with Lokomotiv de Moscú, which holds the player's registration rights and with whom final details are being settled. Conversations have been positive, and the outlook is favorable for Montes to become a Cruz Azul player. There is high optimism within the club and confidence that negotiations with Lokomotiv de Moscú will successfully conclude in the upcoming days. If the operation is finalized, Cruz Azul would add a defender with experience in Europe and with the Mexican national team.
In an interview with RÉCORD, Joel Huiqui, director técnico of Cruz Azul, recognized that César Montes is a player any coach would desire to have in their squad. Huiqui did not deny Cruz Azul's interest in the central defender of the Mexican national team and praised the level Montes displayed during the World Cup. Huiqui stated that Montes is a great player who has demonstrated his quality in his previous teams and had a great World Cup, questioning who would not like to have him. He added that it is a matter for the board.
In an interview with RÉCORD, Joel Huiqui, director técnico of Cruz Azul, recognized that César Montes is a player any coach would desire to have in their squad. Huiqui did not deny Cruz Azul's interest in the central defender of the Mexican national team and praised the level Montes displayed during the World Cup. Huiqui stated that Montes is a great player who has demonstrated his quality in his previous teams and had a great World Cup, questioning who would not like to have him. He added that it is a matter for the board.
According to Récord, Cruz Azul contacted César Montes' entourage several months ago to learn about his situation and to inform him that he is part of the club's sporting plans. César Montes clarified that any decision about his future would be made after his participation in the World Cup. Cruz Azul's intention is for him to join the club so that he can play alongside his brother, Alan Montes.
According to Récord, Cruz Azul contacted César Montes' entourage several months ago to learn about his situation and to inform him that he is part of the club's sporting plans. César Montes clarified that any decision about his future would be made after his participation in the World Cup. Cruz Azul's intention is for him to join the club so that he can play alongside his brother, Alan Montes.
According to Récord, there is a potential transfer of César Montes to Cruz Azul. Various reports claim that Montes would join the club. On social media, it is stated that the player has already closed his incorporation; however, this version has not been confirmed.
According to Récord, there is a potential transfer of César Montes to Cruz Azul. Various reports claim that Montes would join the club. On social media, it is stated that the player has already closed his incorporation; however, this version has not been confirmed.
According to Récord, Cruz Azul is interested in repatriating César Montes, the current central defender for Lokomotiv Moscú and a member of the Mexican National Team, after the 2026 World Cup.
According to Récord, Cruz Azul is interested in repatriating César Montes, the current central defender for Lokomotiv Moscú and a member of the Mexican National Team, after the 2026 World Cup.
César Montes intends to leave Lokomotiv to join Mexican club Cruz Azul. Both Montes and Luis Chávez have contacted Cruz Azul, a team from their native country, to express their interest in joining. The Mexican club has initiated unofficial negotiations with the players, aiming to finalize the transfers by the end of the season. Montes joined Lokomotiv in the fall of 2024 and has been a key player, participating in 17 matches this season, where he scored two goals and provided one assist. The source of this information is Goal.
César Montes intends to leave Lokomotiv to join Mexican club Cruz Azul. Both Montes and Luis Chávez have contacted Cruz Azul, a team from their native country, to express their interest in joining. The Mexican club has initiated unofficial negotiations with the players, aiming to finalize the transfers by the end of the season. Montes joined Lokomotiv in the fall of 2024 and has been a key player, participating in 17 matches this season, where he scored two goals and provided one assist. The source of this information is Goal.
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