He was rumored to join Cruz Azul, played in America and now returned to Liga MX

In the past, Darío Benedetto was rumored to be a possible signing for Cruz Azul. Several months later, the Argentine decided to sign with a Liga MX team.

By Tomas Ordonez

14/09/2024 – 12:50hs CST Comments

14/09/2024 – 12:50hs CST

© Official QuerétaroHe was rumored to join Cruz Azul, played in America and now returned to Liga MX

In recent years, a large number of names have emerged in the orbit of Cruz Azul because the club did not have a clear football structure. Raúl Gutiérrez himself confessed that the club made a very serious attempt to sign Luis Suárez before he arrived in BrazilHowever, the lack of a project and a clear idea meant that the contract could not be completed.

Another of the important options that La Máquina considered in the last transfer markets was Darío Benedetto, who lost ground at Boca since the arrival of Edinson Cavani. The Argentine striker has an incredible image in Liga MX because he had an incredible performance in Tijuana and AmericaHowever, the fact that he had a very high contract made it difficult to get him out of Argentina.

The curious thing about Benedetto’s career is that in 2024 he hardly played any minutes because his contract with Boca was about to expire. Once this issue was settled, the Argentine made the decision to sign with Querétaro, the worst team in the Apertura 2024Unlike other teams at the bottom of the table such as León or Juárez, the situation of the Gallos Blancos is very worrying.

For several seasons now, there has been no hope for Querétaro; it is not the last team in Mexican soccer due to a bad streak. It is therefore very strange that a footballer of Benedetto’s calibre has signed for this institution.Of course, within the club they hope that Pipa will be the great solution to rescue the terrible season that it is having.

He was rumored to join Cruz Azul, played in America and now returned to Liga MX (Oficial Querétaro)

Ivan Alonso never considered signing Dario Benedetto

The reality is also that, since the arrival of Iván Alonso, Cruz Azul was never interested in signing the Argentine. The sporting director has given a lot of importance to the foreign quotas and the one he had available was used on Giorgos GiakoumakisAlong the same lines, Benedetto has had a history of indiscipline that does not go hand in hand with Martín Anselmi’s behavior.

Something that is also clear is that the former América player is still quite far from the great version that took him to play in Europe. The Argentine finished his contract with Boca several months ago, so he did not make an agreement with Querétaro because he is one of the few who still have free places.Still, the 34-year-old striker will have the chance to prove all those who rejected him wrong.

Sports journalist at Futbol Sites since 2021, where he works as an editor for Vamos Azul and Bolavip MX. Graduated from the Círculo de Periodistas Deportes (CPD) in 2021 with a degree in Higher Technician in Journalism with a Focus on Sports. With a past at Somos Fanáticos, Tork and radio media. Specialized in Cruz Azul, Liga MX, national teams, European soccer and Champions.