Palmeiras have got ahead in the race to get Uruguayan winger Facundo Torres, beating Cruz Azul with a better offer. The Brazilian club’s offer has been accepted by Torres, who really wants to join Palmeiras. This happened after Cruz Azul made their bid which made Palmeiras come up with more money for the Orlando City SC player.
- Palmeiras has put forward a better offer for Facundo Torres, beating Cruz Azul.
- Facundo Torres has said yes to moving to Palmeiras.
- Torres is worth about €14 million right now and has been really good for Orlando City SC.
Facundo Torres: A Big Player for Palmeiras
Facundo Torres who can play right wing, left wing and second striker is going to join Palmeiras. The 24-year-old has been doing really well for Orlando City SC since he moved from Peñarol in 2022 for a record fee. Having played 19 times for Uruguay Torres brings a lot of skill to Palmeiras who want to make their attack better in the Brasileirão.
🟢🇺🇾 Palmeiras are now ahead of Cruz Azul again for Facundo Torres as talks are moving to final stages.
After formal bid from Cruz Azul in last 24h, Verdão improved their proposal and got the green light from the player. https://t.co/yVAo7gzRBN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
December 13, 2024
What This Means for Cruz Azul and Liga MX
Cruz Azul tried to get Torres because they wanted to make their team better after they lost in the Liga MX Apertura semifinals to Club América. Even though they didn’t get Torres, Cruz Azul is still doing good in Liga MX and they are looking for other players to make their team stronger.
Transfer Market Changes
The fight between Palmeiras and Cruz Azul to get Facundo Torres shows how tough the South American transfer market is. Other teams are also trying to get better players:
- More about Facundo Torres’s transfer: Read more about the ongoing transfer saga.
- Cruz Azul’s recent performance and transfer updates: Explore Cruz Azul’s current activities and aspirations.
All this shows how football transfers in the region keep changing all the time.
