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Pumas officially signs replacement for injured Sebastián Córdova
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Pumas officially signs replacement for injured Sebastián Córdova

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pumas UNAM has officially signed midfielder Israel Luna as a replacement for the injured Sebastián Córdova.
  • Córdova suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a Leagues Cup match and is expected to be out for eight to ten months.
  • Luna, a 24-year-old Mexican midfielder, joins Pumas from Pachuca and will immediately integrate with the first team for the Apertura 2026 Liga MX tournament.

Club Universidad Nacional, commonly known as Pumas UNAM, has officially announced the signing of midfielder Israel Luna. The 24-year-old Mexican player arrives to fill the void left by Sebastián Córdova, who sustained a severe knee injury.

Córdova suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a recent Leagues Cup match against FC Cincinnati. The injury, which occurred when his leg got caught in the turf, has sidelined him for an estimated eight to ten months. This significant recovery period necessitated Pumas' search for a suitable replacement.

Israel Luna joins the "auriazul" squad from Pachuca, where he was part of the youth academy. He is expected to immediately integrate with the first team under coach Esteban Solari, preparing to compete in the Apertura 2026 Liga MX tournament.

The club expressed a warm welcome to Luna, stating, "Welcome to the auriazul family, Israel!" His arrival is seen as a crucial step in reinforcing the team's midfield following Córdova's unfortunate injury.

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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.

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