Cruz Azul, guided by sporting director Iván Alonso, is evaluating Giorgian De Arrascaeta as a possible addition to enhance their attack. This interest has been highlighted by Carlos Ponce de León, with the Brazilian media outlet O'Globo having previously noted it at the conclusion of the Clausura 2024. De Arrascaeta's market value, as indicated by Transfermarkt, stands at 15 million euros, which is considerably above that of other potential recruits such as José Paradela and Luka Jovic. The Uruguayan midfielder, who is contracted with Flamengo until December 2026, has been on Cruz Azul's shortlist in past seasons and continues to be a viable option as they gear up for the Apertura 2025. Although other alternatives have been given precedence, Alonso is actively seeking options to bolster the offensive segment, with De Arrascaeta being a prominent consideration. At present, De Arrascaeta is concentrating on Flamengo's journey in the Club World Cup, where he recently contributed a goal in their 2-0 triumph over ES Tunis.