Vélez would agree to sell Valentín Gómez, the champion’s figure, to Cruzeiro of Brazil, which would pay his termination clause in installments.
The future of Valentin Gomezof Velezseems to be defined and the 21-year-old central defender is very close to becoming a reinforcement of the Cruzeiro of Brazilwho would be willing to pay the termination clause of 10 million dollars in installments.
Gomezwhich had been in the orbit of River and Mouth During the last year, he would finally make the international leap to Brazilian football. In the winter market, his move to River was about to be finalized, but an injury to his left knee stopped the negotiation.
Despite this, the defender returned with an outstanding level, becoming a key piece for Velez in all the competitions he played.
The left-handed central marker was the emblem of Velez in 2024standing out in the Professional Leaguethe League Cup and the Argentine Cup. With 22 appearances in 27 games in the local tournament, he led the least defeated defense in the championship. Furthermore, his performance in the final stages of the League Cup was decisive for the team to reach the defining stages.
However, the end of the year was bittersweet, since Gomez He played three finals with Velezbut failed to lift any title: the defeat in the Argentine Cup in view of Córdoba Central of Santiago del Esterohe Champions Trophy and the painful elimination in the League Cup in view of Students of La Plataleft a feeling of outstanding debt, especially for a player who always left everything on the court.
He Cruzeirofinalist of the South American Cup and who recently signed Gabigolis betting heavily on the young Argentine as part of its ambitious project to 2025.
The defensive solidity and leadership of Gomez They fit perfectly into the club’s aspirations. Belo Horizontewhich will seek to be a protagonist both locally and internationally.
Although the player’s dream was to emigrate to Europehis arrival at Brazil It could be a springboard to take that leap in the future. His quality, experience as captain and consistency in Velez They place it as one of the most interesting promises of the argentine soccer in his position.
With this transfer, Velez loses one of its fundamental pillars, but Gomez will have the opportunity to shine in a highly competitive football, leaving behind the rumors of his possible arrival at River either Mouth and opening a new stage in his professional career.
Source: Ambito
