The Argentine winger born in Mexico Luka Romero became a new reinforcement of Blue Cross looking ahead to the Clausura tournament, which began last week, and the upcoming Concacaf Champions League. The team led by Martín Anselmi fell in the semifinals of the Apertura tournament at the hands of América, who ultimately became champions.
Romero comes from Milan Italian, but he played on loan in the Alavéswhere I don’t have many minutes. The player arrived in Mexico two days ago, passed the physical exams without problems and, according to the Mexican media, signed a five-year contract. The celestials tied 1-1 with Atlas on the first day of the championship and this Saturday they will play their first duel as visitors, at the home of Juárez FC.
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In addition to seeking the league title that it has won only once this century, Cruz Azul intends to be a protagonist in the Concacaf League, in which it will debut in February with Haitian Real Hope. Cruz Azul has nine league titles in Mexico and has won the Concacaf title six times, the last in 2014. Being born in Mexico and playing in the league, Romero is a candidate to be called up to the Mexican team that is preparing for the 2026 World Cup.
