Giorgos Giakoumakis could be on his way out of Cruz Azul
Giorgos Giakoumakis could be on his way out of Cruz Azul
With no new announcements of additions to compete in the Apertura 2025, a rumor in the transfer market suggests that Cruz Azul could be showing Giorgos Giakoumakis the exit door.
According to information from Adrián Esparza Oteo, the Greek striker would be aware of his possible departure from the club and would not see it unfavorably.
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His future could be with LAFC due to the imminent departure of Oliver Giroud, although his agent is also looking for other options in the MLS market.
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