Cruz Azul has confirmed the signing of right-back Alan Mozo as their third official reinforcement for the Apertura 2026 season. The deal with Pachuca was finalized this week, as reported by espndeportes.espn.com, after the player was left out of his former team's squad for their match against Guadalajara in Matchday 6.
Head coach Joel Huiqui had identified the need for a right-back since the transfer window opened. The departure of Jorge Sánchez to PAOK in Greece last February left a gap on that flank. Huiqui improvised with various options, trying players like Jorge Rodarte, Jeremy Márquez, and Rogelio González, and even inherited the adaptation of left-back Omar Campos used by his predecessor, Nicolás Larcamón. Mozo's arrival ends that internal search.
What does Alan Mozo bring to Cruz Azul?
Alan Mozo is a 28-year-old full-back who returns to Mexico City to play for his fourth Liga MX club. He made his top-flight debut with Pumas UNAM, then played for Chivas and most recently Pachuca. His time with Los Tuzos in the Clausura 2026 was hampered by injuries, limiting him to just eight appearances, where he recorded one assist. His signing for Cruz Azul was negotiated directly with Pachuca and also involved Chivas, the club that still held economic rights over the player.
With this move, the cementero board responds to a specific request from the technical staff. The two other signings announced for this tournament, Juan Calero and Alan Montes, have had limited involvement in Huiqui's starting team so far. The squad seeks stability after an irregular start to the championship, where they currently sit in 10th place with 9 points from three wins and three losses in six matches. You can check the full standings on our league table page.
What is Cruz Azul's context for this signing?
The club secures this agreement at a time of sporting need. The last result was encouraging, a 1-3 victory over Necaxa on August 29, which broke a poor run of form. However, the overall balance from the last five outings is one win and four losses. The team has scored 11 goals but also conceded 11, maintaining a zero goal difference.
The squad is also managing significant absences, with Amaury Morales and Gonzalo Piovi currently on the injured list. This makes each new addition scrutinized for immediate solutions. Mozo arrives to compete for the starting spot on the right side from day one. His experience at several major Liga MX clubs is seen as an added value.
What is the next step for the team?
Focus now shifts to integrating the new player into Huiqui's system as soon as possible. The next fixture is at home against Santos Laguna, who arrive as the league's bottom side, on September 7. A win there would be key to closing in on the playoff spots, as the team is seven points behind leaders Club America.
The transfer window remains open, but with Mozo's arrival, Cruz Azul has addressed one of its most urgent needs. The team's performance and the new full-back's adaptation can be followed through our detailed stats. The priority now is to consistently add points in the fixture schedule to climb the table.
Alan Mozo signed his contract with Cruz Azul this week and will report to Joel Huiqui immediately.
