Ecuadorian midfielder Carlos Gruezo is no longer a Santos Laguna player after a mutual agreement to terminate his contract. The departure was finalized hours before the closure of the Liga MX summer transfer window, as reported by the outlet Record MX.
The club issued an official statement to confirm the news. "Club Santos Laguna informs that, by mutual agreement, the contractual relationship with player Carlos Gruezo has been concluded early," the institution stated. Gruezo, aged 31, joined the team for the Clausura 2026 tournament and was also part of the squad for the ongoing Apertura 2026.
What was Gruezo's performance at Santos?
Carlos Gruezo played a total of 16 Liga MX matches for Los Guerreros. During that time, the Ecuadorian footballer scored one goal and accumulated 1,063 minutes of action in midfield. His stint at the club based in the Comarca Lagunera region was relatively brief, spanning just two official tournaments. The exit comes at a delicate time for the team, which currently sits in 17th place in the Liga MX standings, with just one point from seven games.
What context surrounds the player's departure?
The Record MX report indicated that the decision to part ways was motivated by a lack of attitude and commitment from the player off the field. The news arrives after Santos Laguna was eliminated from the Leagues Cup and amid a difficult run of form. The team has gone five matches without a win, with a record of two draws and three losses in that period. Their last result was a 1-0 defeat to Cruz Azul on September 6th.
The team's current sporting situation is complex. Santos Laguna has scored only four goals this season while conceding twelve, for a goal difference of -8. They also trail the league leaders, Club America, by fifteen points. This departure leaves a gap in the squad that the club has not announced how it plans to cover immediately.
What's next for Santos Laguna after this loss?
With the transfer window now closed, Santos Laguna must face the remainder of the tournament with its current roster. The next fixture for Los Guerreros is a home match against FC Juarez, scheduled for September 14th. This clash will be key, as both teams are battling in the lower part of the table; Juarez currently occupies 18th place. Fans can check the full schedule of upcoming commitments on our fixtures page.
For now, no information has been revealed about Carlos Gruezo's next professional destination. The Ecuadorian midfielder, who played for the Guerreros during the Clausura 2026 and Apertura 2026 tournaments according to the club's statement, is now a free agent. Santos Laguna turns its focus to preparing for the match against FC Juarez, aiming to end its poor run and secure its first win of the Apertura 2026.
