Javier Ruiz's departure from Independiente has moved a step closer after the player confirmed to the club's management his decision not to continue. Following a brief meeting with president Néstor Grindetti, the institution set the conditions for a potential transfer and began formally evaluating the offers received. The meeting took place at the High Performance Center but did not bring the two sides closer together. 'The door remains open for him when he is ready and motivated to put on the Independiente jersey,' declared the coach. Ruiz was coming off a strong performance at Barracas Central and was considered a valid alternative for the semester. However, the lack of an internal agreement, the deterioration of the relationship, and the improved financial offer from abroad are pushing the situation towards a transfer that appears imminent. Ruiz was categorical in his intention to leave, rejecting sporting alternatives and contract improvement proposals. Faced with this scenario, Independiente determined that the winger will only be transferred via a sale and valued 50% of his pass for a net $1,500,000. In parallel, Necaxa improved its offer and accelerated negotiations. As part of his protest, Ruiz missed training sessions, which led to a talk with coach Gustavo Quinteros and the subsequent decision by the technical staff to sideline him from the professional squad. The Mexican club raised the offer to $1.6 million for 60% of his card, a figure that changed the landscape and left the deal in a decisive stage. In Avellaneda, they acknowledge that under these terms, the player's departure is a concrete possibility and could be defined in the coming hours. The conflict originated at the start of pre-season due to contractual differences. Since then, the attacker has been training separately with the Reserve. After the victory over Everton of Viña del Mar in the Río de la Plata series, Quinteros referred to the case and left the decision in the hands of the player.
