Kanu’s arrival at the Cruz Azul was practically a fact. This Friday, the Brazilian defender said goodbye to his teammates and technical staff from Botafogo and the trip to Mexico City was ready. The player will become the first heavenly signing for the Guard1anes 2021 League MX tournament.
However, even at the last minute, negotiations between the two clubs have stalled and it is not certain that Kanu will be able to wear the cement jersey in the next few weeks., despite the fact that the one-year loan with the call option was signed, as well as the figures: $ 3.2 million in mid-2021 and $ 4 million at the end of the year.
It’s more, All indications are that the Brazilian defender will be able to say goodbye to Botafogo on the pitch as he returns to focus with Fogão And he will face Fluminense this Sunday, January 24 at 17:30 (Central Mexican time).
The problems between the two clubs are related to the payment conditions for the eventual final acquisition of Kanu: Cruz Azul would not immediately pay the $ 400,000 because Botafogo has imposed clauses that do not fit in Mexico, so he should come in to speak again.
Lince newspaper said that “At first, Kanu didn’t go to the game because of the negotiations. With so much uncertainty, the defender wants to take advantage of the goal to help Botafogo until the last minute. Even so, the athlete’s presence against Fluminense is not guaranteed: even with the will of the defender, the management can choose to forgive him in order to avoid a possible injury and, consequently, the end of the negotiation “.
It has the advantage of doubt