Juárez exit rumors cloud Pumas title finale

May 26, 2026

Rumors are swirling that Efraín Juárez could leave Pumas for European football even as he stands on the brink of delivering the Clausura 2026 title. The speculation lands at the worst possible moment: the decisive second leg of the final against Cruz Azul is set for a sold-out Ciudad Universitaria, with nearly 59,000 fans ready to see their team lift the trophy after a 0–0 away draw built on Keylor Navas's heroics. Juárez has been the architect of Pumas's resurgence, leading them to first place in the regular season, but his future is now clouded by social media reports linking him to a move abroad (1). No official word has come from the club.

Sources

1. informador.mx — ¿Efraín Juárez seguirá en Pumas? Esto se sabe

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