Sporting Cristal makes final push to sign Chilean midfielder Rodrigo Ureña

Peruvian club Sporting Cristal is making a final push to sign Chilean international midfielder Rodrigo Ureña as their last reinforcement for the 2026 Clausura tournament, with a decision expected by Tuesday, August 5. The club is prioritizing the move to strengthen their midfield after losing balance following Gustavo Cazonnati's departure. According to journalist Paul Pérez on the program 'Modo Fútbol', Sporting Cristal's leadership is determined to make a significant effort to secure Ureña, their top target for the defensive midfield position. The club plans to insist on the transfer until the very end, though it remains uncertain whether they can convince the player to leave his current club, Millonarios of Colombia. Ureña, who has a strong connection with Peruvian club Universitario, was reportedly inclined to stay in Colombia, but the persistent interest from Cristal could change his mind. The Chilean player's potential arrival would mark one of the most notable moves in the current transfer window.