MEXICO CITY, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Cruz Azul is in advanced talks to sign Colombian striker Miguel Borja as a free agent, Mexican media reported.
Borja's contract with River Plate is due to expire on December 31 and the Argentine club has informed him he is not part of its 2026 plans.
The 32-year-old is expected to arrive in Mexico City for a medical and to sign a contract next weekend, news outlet El Universal reported.
Borja scored 62 goals in 159 appearances across all competitions for River Plate following his 2022 move from Junior Barranquilla.
He has been capped 30 times for Colombia in a career that has included spells at Gremio, Palmeiras and Atletico Nacional, among other clubs.
Cruz Azul was eliminated by Tigres UANL in the semifinals of the 2025 Liga MX Apertura. ■
