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[^3]\n\nVíctor Velázquez explained that the negotiation delay was caused by AS Monaco initially lacking a foreign player slot, which was recently freed by the departure of Folarin Balogun to Everton. [^4]\n\nVíctor Velázquez stated that negotiations for Erik Lira's transfer took longer than expected because both the club and the player wanted to improve the contract conditions. [^5]\n\nCruz Azul president Víctor Velázquez stated on 2026-01-15 that negotiations for the transfer of Erik Lira to Monaco were delayed due to reboating in the negotiation process and a lack of foreign player quotas at the French club. [^6]\n\nThe agreement between Cruz Azul and Monaco for the transfer of Erik Lira is reported to be worth approximately 10 million euros including variables. [^7]\n\nVíctor Velázquez, president of Cruz Azul, said on 2026-01-15 that the additional time taken for the Erik Lira transfer to Monaco improved the conditions for the club. [^8]\n\nBoth Cruz Azul and AS Monaco have reached an understanding on economic aspects and transfer conditions according to information from Jugando Claro. [^9]\n\nThe main obstacle preventing an immediate deal was the lack of a foreign player quota at AS Monaco, which has now been resolved. [^10]\n\nVíctor Velázquez stated that Cruz Azul had a prior commitment to support Lira if he received an offer to play in Europe, which was his goal. [^11]\n\nErik Lira is expected to make his debut or be present in the stands for AS Monaco's match scheduled for Friday, September 4. 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