#pumas-unam

#pumas-unam

Red Bull New York is finalizing a deal to sign Mexican international winger Jorge Ruvalcaba, a source with knowledge of the situation tells amNewYork. The 24-year-old winger, born in the United States, recently made his debut with the Mexican national team in November against Paraguay after gaining notoriety with Liga MX side Pumas UNAM, where he scored 14 goals in 75 appearances.

Pumas originally sought compensation of $5m (and an additional $1m-plus for image rights purchased) through a clause in his contract that noted the consequence of a premature termination in the signed agreement without just cause. CAS' recent decision highlighted that the clause "simply does not pass the fundamental 'test' of proportionality between the penalty and the potential damage caused," thereby leading to the decision of a compensation from Alves to Pumas for $2.2m.

"I'm here eager to give my all, to push myself, and to be on the pitch playing at my best. I have the mentality to make history, to be able to win a title. I believe we can achieve those goals by working with humility."