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·22 August 2026

Monaco maintain contact for Erik Lira, Mexico international at Cruz Azul

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According to L'Équipe, Monaco are maintaining contact over Cruz Azul captain and Mexico international Erik Lira. He is under contract until June 2029 and a deal is not thought to be far away.

Monaco have been targeting a hard-working midfielder and emerged as suitors in late July.

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The Principality club are advancing with care in this window, as with Farès Ghedjemis.

Financial limits mean they would like to unlock the departure of Folarin Balogun to bring in funds.

In the meantime, Lira has been left out of the Cruz Azul squad for the match against Atlas overnight Saturday to Sunday.

He would welcome a move to Europe.

Source: L'Équipe

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