Julián Carranza to CD Cruz Azul
Last update: 36 days ago
Status and verdict
Debunked
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
Cruz Azul have been linked to Necaxa Argentine forward Julián Carranza, with a December move rumored.
First reported by Mediotiempo
6 articles · 4 independent sources
What we know
Cruz Azul have been linked to Necaxa Argentine forward Julián Carranza, with a December move rumored.
Mediotiempo (28 Sept) reported the rumor about a possible December transfer. Bolavip (28 Sept) quoted De León denying the move, saying the clubs won't do operations for now - that denial has since been overtaken. On 29 Sept, Pasion Futbol and Futbol Total ruled out the transfer.
SoyFutbol published two pieces the same date: one quoting De León calling the rumors fake news, another noting a concrete version about the supposed signing exists.
Key findings
- First report: 28 Sept 2026, Mediotiempo.
- 2 independent sources behind it (Mediotiempo, SoyFutbol); 0 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: Mediotiempo.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 2 reports attribute the story to Agustín De León, whose own article we could not locate.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 36 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediotiempo 28/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Rumor about Necaxa forward Julián Carranza joining Cruz Azul in December circulated recently Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| SoyFutbol 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Necaxa's Argentine forward linked to Cruz Azul after Apertura 2026; a concrete version about the supposed signing exists Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Pasion Futbol 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Carranza emerged as a reported Cruz Azul target but latest information rules out a move from Necaxa. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Contradicts |
| Futbol Total 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Julián Carranza está lejos de Cruz Azul y no llegará para el torneo Clausura 2027 en la Liga MX Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Contradicts |
| SoyFutbol 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Journalist Agustín De León confirmed the rumors about Julián Carranza joining Cruz Azul are fake news, stating the clubs won't do business soon. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
| Bolavip 28/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Agustín De León denies Carranza to Cruz Azul rumor, saying clubs won't do operations for now. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
Timeline
- 29 Sept 2026 · Pasion FutbolCarranza emerged as a reported Cruz Azul target but latest information rules out a move from Necaxa.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · SoyFutbolNecaxa's Argentine forward linked to Cruz Azul after Apertura 2026; a concrete version about the supposed signing exists
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · Futbol TotalJulián Carranza está lejos de Cruz Azul y no llegará para el torneo Clausura 2027 en la Liga MX
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · SoyFutbolJournalist Agustín De León confirmed the rumors about Julián Carranza joining Cruz Azul are fake news, stating the clubs won't do business soon.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · MediotiempoRumor about Necaxa forward Julián Carranza joining Cruz Azul in December circulated recently
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · BolavipAgustín De León denies Carranza to Cruz Azul rumor, saying clubs won't do operations for now.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
Does CD Cruz Azul need him?
Centre-Forward: the strikers CD Cruz Azul already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current strikers (6, 2 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolás Ibáñez | Centre-Forward | 32 | 31 Dec 2028 |
| Christian Ebere | Centre-Forward | 28 | 31 Dec 2028 |
| Gabriel Fernández | Centre-Forward | 32 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Juan Calero | Centre-Forward | 28 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Mateo Levy | Centre-Forward | 20 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Bryan Gamboa | Centre-Forward | 24 | — |
Recent signings in this position
- Juan Calero (Centre-Forward)2026/27 · free from Venados FC Yucatán
- Georgios Giakoumakis (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at PAOK Thessaloniki
- Nicolás Ibáñez (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · from Tigres UANL · fee undisclosed
- Christian Ebere (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · from Club Plaza Colonia · €1.27m
- Bryan Gamboa (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · from CD Cruz Azul U21 · fee undisclosed
- Mateo Levy (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · from CD Cruz Azul U21 · fee undisclosed
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 28 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 29 Sept 2026 (36 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- —
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Player profile
- Full name
- Julián Simón Carranza
- Age
- 26
- Agent
- Hernan Berman