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Inter Miami reportedly pursuing Cruz Azul center back Gonzalo Piovi to help solve defensive issues

G. Piovi
Cruz Azul
Inter Miami CF
Liga MX
Major League Soccer

The Herons want to land a centerback before the MLS transfer window closes on Aug. 21

  • Cruz Azul asking between $6 million and $7 million
  • Piovi is a locked-in starter for La Máquina
  • Has made 74 Liga MX appearances
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  • Cruz Azul v Leon - Torneo Apertura 2025 Liga MXGetty Images Sport

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Cruz Azul could be set for a second departure in the middle of the Apertura 2025, with reports linking Gonzalo Piovi to Inter Miami ahead of the MLS transfer deadline on Aug. 21.

    According to Cesar Luis Merlo, the transfer is in advanced stages, with another report indicating that the Mexican side is asking between $6 million and $7 million for the Argentine defender.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Javier Mascherano’s Inter Miami side are in urgent need of defensive reinforcements and has its sights set on one of Cruz Azul’s undisputed starters, who played a key role in the club’s Champions Cup triumph last summer. Since arriving in Mexico in 2023, Piovi has made 74 appearances, cementing himself as a key figure for La Máquina.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    According to specialist site Transfermarkt, Gonzalo Piovi’s value is just more than $3 million. 

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  • Orlando City v Inter Miami CFGetty Images Sport

    WHAT NEXT FOR INTER MIAMI?

    The Herons host LA Galaxy on Saturday as they look to bounce back from a 4-1 defeat to Orlando City.