Cruz Azul begins planning the next chapter of its sports project, with the intention of strengthening its squad for Apertura 2026. Although activity at La Noria remains on hold due to the vacation period, the board has already defined the key points it will seek to reinforce for the Apertura 2026. The technical staff and management will officially resume their activities on June 18, the date on which the formal planning for the new semester will begin. However, from now on, there are clear priorities within the transfer market. The blue board considers it essential to incorporate a right-back, a central defender, and a center-forward to strengthen a squad that has just won the championship and will seek to remain among the main protagonists of Mexican football. The intention is to make punctual adjustments without modifying the main structure of the team, betting on the continuity of a base that has delivered results both nationally and internationally in recent tournaments. While analyzing the arrival of new elements, there is also expectation for possible departures. The names that attract the most attention are those of Willer Ditta and Erik Lira. Both footballers have sparked interest outside of Mexico, and a good performance in the 2026 World Cup could open the doors to European football for them. In Cruz Azul, they are aware of the potential of both players, so they would only consider offers that meet the economic expectations established by the institution. The club's stance is clear: there will be no departures at any price. Another case that will be closely followed during this market is that of Luka Romero. The young striker has been the subject of interest from various clubs during the last transfer windows, and his situation could regain prominence once the international activity is concluded. For now, there is no advanced negotiation, but in La Noria, they know that his name will continue to appear on the radar of several teams. In addition to the movements in the market, Cruz Azul has an important matter to resolve within its current squad. The contract of Gabriel Fernández expires in December of this year, and the board will have to define in the coming weeks whether to bet on a renewal or if the Uruguayan striker enters his last months as a cementer player. The situation of the 'Toro' will be one of the priority topics when the team returns to training. After winning the Décima, the objective in Cruz Azul is clear: to conserve the majority of the squad that led the club to glory and complement the squad with strategic incorporations that will elevate the competitive level. With several weeks ahead of the start of the Apertura 2026, the Machine begins to design a new project with the intention of continuing to add titles and consolidate itself as one of the most solid teams in Mexican football.