Carlos Ruiz Wanted By The "Red Sharks" Of Veracruz

by Scott Kessler on Jun 29, 2011 9:16 PM EDT in News

(All translations by the Brotherly Game editor Joey Samuel, with consultation from Juan Arango of Simply Futball.)

Philadelphia Union striker Carlos Ruiz has once again been linked to a Mexican club ahead of the July 15 opening of the international transfer window.

The 31-year-old Guatemalan is reportedly on Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz's short list, as the second division Mexican club looks to restock ahead of their 2011-2012 season, per Diario Xalapa. Veracruz is a second division team that has recently gotten into some financial problems with the FMF (Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación).

Meanwhile, its possible that Carlos Ruiz, he who scored on Mexico in the Gold Cup, could be on the Sharks' short list. After much insisting, they might finally make it happen.

Along with Ruiz on the shortlist is Colombian Carlos Bacca, who looks to be signed by the team shortly.

The Colombian could be the next to join Veracruz's ranks for the upcoming season, but it's within the realm of possibility that Carlos 'El Pescadito' Ruiz could be on the way as well.

Ruiz was linked to Veracruz's hated rivals Puebla FC three weeks ago. He denied the rumors upon his return to the Union from his stint with Guatemala in the Gold Cup.

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That would probably mean quite a pay cut wouldnt it?

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by JasonB on Jun 30, 2011 1:50 AM EDT reply actions

I don’t think so, when Cuauhtemoc Blanco left MLS, Veracruz was the team he moved to, so they probably have a bit of money to throw around.. At least they did before the situation they’re in. Who knows what their finances look like now

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by Joey Samuel on Jun 30, 2011 9:48 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Could be

I hear that I could also be on the Sharks’ short list.

by earl_of_reed on Jun 30, 2011 6:54 AM EDT reply actions

Some folks want Ruiz gone..

so Danny can play. This is wrong imo. Ruiz and Paw-no-vitch(as it should be pronounced) add alot of savvy. I rate Danny high, but Drogba didnt score 10 goals/season til he was 24…Let Danny come off the bench…and Jack also. Ruiz is min guy who has matured into a decent team plyr.

by Damodeg on Jun 30, 2011 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

Team player and Ruiz do not go together.

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by Scott Kessler on Jul 1, 2011 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions