Cruz Azul is currently in negotiations to bring Giorgios Giakoumakis back, who is playing for PAOK in Greece. After failing to find his place in the Mexican club, Giakoumakis returned to his country and had a decent semester, which has sparked PAOK's interest in extending his loan. However, Cruz Azul is not willing to let him go under those terms, as they aim to sell him instead. The situation is complicated due to the high financial demands set by the cement club. According to reports, Giakoumakis's transfer value is 7.1 million euros, which could hinder negotiations with PAOK. If the Greek club fails to reach an agreement, the forward will have to return to La Noria and define his future. Cruz Azul, which has just secured its tenth star, is working on its plan for the second half of 2026, where it will compete in the Campeón de Campeones and the Leagues Cup, while also looking for new reinforcements.