Robert Morales leaving Toluca?
Internacional de Porto Alegre could sign Robert Morales ahead of Pumas. Club Universidad Nacional showed interest in the Paraguayan striker, but the Brazilian team has an advantage and is closer to acquiring the player's rights. The transaction is progressing towards completion, and the agreement could be resolved, possibly within the next 48 hours. The South American club's interest was a response to the player's choice. According to RÉCORD, the Paraguayan valued the sports project offered in Brazil, where he perceived greater chances of becoming a starter from the beginning of the season. An important factor for Robert Morales was the potential impact the move could have on his international career, as he is seeking a destination that would allow him to return to consideration for the Paraguay National Team and have an opportunity to play in the 2026 World Cup. His arrival at Pumas is considered highly unlikely.
A Brazilian team, which is one of the 'big' teams in the Brasileirao, is interested in Robert Morales, a 26-year-old centre-forward. This operation is progressing towards finalization, and the agreement could be reached shortly, potentially within one or two days after the final discussions. The interest from the South American club was in response to the player's own choice. The Paraguayan valued the sports project offered to him in Brazil, where he considered there were greater chances of becoming a starter from the beginning of the season. A key factor for the Paraguayan was the impact that this move could have on his international career. Morales sought a destination that would allow him to be considered again for the Paraguay National Team, thus having the possibility of playing in the 2026 World Cup. Morales joined his current club, Deportivo Toluca, in July 2023 and has recorded 3 goals and 3 assists in 15 appearances in the Liga MX Apertura this season. He has 2 caps and 1 goal for Paraguay. His current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
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