After flirting with Boca, Miguel Borja lands in Mexico to join Cruz Azul | OneFootball

After rumors about a possible move to the Xeneize, in one of the transfer market's dramas, the forward will sign a two-year contract with his new club.

The speculations, intrigue, and controversy are over: Miguel Borja, who ended his contract with River in December, will not play for Boca but for Cruz Azul. The Colombian has already arrived on Mexican soil and this Monday will sign his two-year contract with La Máquina Cementera, who moved forward with his signing while his statements about the Xeneize were making headlines everywhere.

"One can never close the door or say I will never drink from this water,” was the explosive phrase that opened a previously unthinkable possibility. The Colombian's statements led Juan Román Riquelme to give the green light for his signing, although the negotiations fell through and in La Ribera they accused him of "using" the club.

Borja, who scored 62 goals and provided ten assists in 159 matches for River, a great offensive record despite struggling in 2025 (48 matches, only 17 as a starter and eight goals), decided his future amid rumors placing him closer to Boca and will play for the first time in his career in the Liga MX.

Borja will sign a contract for two seasons, until December 2027, with the possibility of extending it for another year if he meets certain objectives. Already in Mexico after wrapping up his vacation in Colombia privately, he is expected to undergo a medical examination, sign the contract, and join the squad led by Argentine Nicolás Larcamón this Monday.

What happened between Borja and Boca after his contract ended with River

After not closing the doors, Borja explained that he had offers from clubs in various leagues and continued: "I have a brother here who is a Boca fan, but now I'm thinking about enjoying the vacation and considering the best option for my family. Fortunately, the option to return to Argentina is open and that's very nice."

The Colombian, who scored nine goals for his national team, revealed that he had talks with people from the Xeneize after the 2021 Copa América, in which the Albiceleste eliminated the Colibri's team: "I had a contract with Palmeiras and they decided I should go to Junior de Barranquilla, the club I support. Three years later, River came up, but before that, I had approached the Football Council and it didn't happen due to non-sporting reasons,” in an interview with ESPN.

Subsequently, the striker's brother interrupted the interview, stating that he is a Boca fan and candidly expressed his opinion: "We have to listen to what the offer is. Let's see what Román says and we'll all go to the Bombonera box. I would like that, Boca is big in Argentina, it has proven it with championships."

The statements from the player himself and his family resonated strongly in the offices of La Bombonera, and they did not dismiss the opportunity for him to wear the blue and gold jersey, as he has always been favored by Riquelme. However, days passed, and there were no negotiations since they held the stance of not seeking him out or offering a contract, and that it should be the player who demonstrated genuine interest privately. Cruz Azul, on the other hand, moved forward and will secure his services.

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