The highlight move in Liga MX prior to the start of the Clausura 2025 season came to fruition only days before Matchweek 1: A swap deal between Mexican giants Cruz Azul and Chivas that saw two Mexico national team players change teams.
22-year-old center back, Jesús Orozco Chiquete has long been a target for Cruz Azul. Since early December, reports began to surface of La Máquina's plan to trigger the $11 million release clause to acquire Chiquete. During the final days of 2024, reports indicated Chivas were unwilling to accept Cruz Azul's plan to pay the release clause in installments and would only let the player go if the sum was payed fully at once.
This situation stalled the transfer for over a week, until finally, a new wrinkle entered the operation: Cruz Azul midfielder, Luis Romo. The 29-year-old Romo returned to Cruz Azul only six months ago and played a key role in the club's record breaking regular season.
Romo's name entered the negotiations and both teams reached an agreement. Reports from both , Adrián Esparza and , David Medrano, reveal the details of the deal. Cruz Azul will send Romo to Chivas along with an additional $4.5 million to acquire one of the best up and coming Mexican defenders in Chiquete.
