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Erik Lira reaffirms desire to leave Cruz Azul: 'I want to go and I will not stop until I achieve it'
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Erik Lira reaffirms desire to leave Cruz Azul: 'I want to go and I will not stop until I achieve it'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Erik Lira expressed his strong desire to leave Cruz Azul and pursue a career in Europe.
  • The midfielder stated he will not stop until he achieves his goal of playing in Europe.
  • While no formal offers have been made, Lira confirmed advanced talks with an unnamed European team.

Cruz Azul midfielder Erik Lira has reiterated his firm intention to leave the club and pursue his dream of playing in Europe. Following the team's victory in the Campeรณn de Campeones trophy match, Lira spoke about his future, emphasizing his commitment to achieving this goal.

"I want to leave and I will not stop until I achieve it," Lira stated, expressing his determination. He acknowledged that while there isn't a formal offer yet, discussions with a European club are in advanced stages. Lira chose not to reveal the team's identity to avoid jeopardizing the negotiations.

I want to leave and we are doing everything possible.

โ€” Erik LiraErik Lira expressed his strong desire to move to Europe.

Lira, who has been a key player for Cruz Azul since his arrival and had a notable performance in the 2026 World Cup with the Mexican national team, sees this as a crucial step in his career. He hopes that something concrete will develop this week.

The player's ambition to play in Europe has been a long-standing aspiration, and he is actively working to make it a reality. His dedication to this dream is evident in his persistent pursuit of opportunities abroad.

There is no formal offer yet, but there are quite advanced talks and I think something could move this week, so as I say, it is a dream that I will not stop until I fulfill, my goal is that and I will achieve it.

โ€” Erik LiraErik Lira discussed the progress of potential transfer negotiations.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.