Jorge Sanchez, Cruz Azul's right-back, reached an agreement with the club's management to extend his stay with the Cementeros until 2028, thus securing an important player in their system, taking into account the shortage of right-backs in Liga MX.

The signing of Sanchez is another step in strengthening the squad and committing to the continuity of a project that began a year and a half ago with the arrival of sporting director Ivan Alonso. This project has brought in players like Gonzalo Piovi, Lorenzo Faravelli, and now Jorge Sanchez, who have all renewed their contracts with the Cementeros. It also reflects the commitment to retaining Erik Lira, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodriguez, Angel Sepulveda, and Carlos Rotondi, as part of a long-term project.

The above was announced by the Cruz Azul organization through its social media channels, where they shared the agreement reached with the defender who came up through the Santos Laguna youth system and later played for America, before trying his luck at Ajax in the Netherlands and Porto in Portugal, prior to joining Cruz Azul.

The post included a message reflecting the club's interest in renewing the contract of the right-back for the Mexican national team, who is vying for a spot on the final roster for the 2026 World Cup: “We continue building with players who give their all.” For this jersey. Jorge Sanchez renews with La Maquina! Speed ??and heart to continue defending our colors.”

The board opted for squad balance

Jorge Sanchez's renewal is a clear message from the Cementeros' board, led by Victor Velazquez and Ivan Alonso, to provide stability to a team that has regained credibility with its fans and is working from the ground up to give stability to a project whose goal is to win the title, as the fans demand.

Individually, Sanchez has been characterized by his intensity and offensive contributions, as well as his leadership in the locker room, to the point that he is one of the key pieces of the team's future strategy.He has also been an undisputed starter throughout the tournament, showing consistency and commitment. His performance has been fundamental in keeping Cruz Azul in the fight for the top spots in the overall standings. Sanchez, along with Mateo Chavez, Kevin Alvarez, Israel Reyes, and Rodrigo Huesca, are vying for one of the spots that the Mexican National Team coach, Javier Aguirre, has in mind.