In their pursuit of Agustín Palavecino, Cruz Azul responded to Necaxa's initial 8 million dollar asking price with an offer to send Lorenzo Faravelli, a 32-year-old Argentine midfielder, in an exchange. Faravelli, who was popular with fans when he arrived a year ago, has not maintained his prominent role under subsequent managers. Necaxa's management has not yet accepted the proposed swap, so the deal is not finalized. Necaxa's coach, Martín Varini, reportedly sees the potential transfer favorably as a way to strengthen his midfield. Faravelli's contract with Cruz Azul is set to expire on December 31, 2026. For the 2025/2026 season in the Liga MX Apertura, he made 16 appearances and provided 1 assist. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.50m.