Raul Ruidíaz He is one of the footballers that Cream fans want for their 100th birthday University of Sports in 2024, but the operation seems complicated because there is more than one reason to consider whether the “flea” should return to the team of his loved ones. It is known that the attacker receives a huge salary from the Seattle Sounders Major League Soccer (MLS), so the “U” should make a big effort to bring it, or hope that the “Cuy” makes the love of meringues more prominent. But it’s not just economic problems that can prevent the long-awaited return.
What reasons would motivate Raúl Ruidíaz to stay with the Seattle Sounders?
Current contract. The Peruvian striker still has a connection to the Seattle squad that ends on the last day of December 2024, so he should terminate his agreement with the club to reach the ‘U’.
He is a franchise player. With a salary of more than $3 million, the “Flea” is one of the highest paid in the entire MLS, so he should get rid of that millionaire contract.
Just one goal away from becoming the top goalscorer of all time. “Cuy” is very popular among Seattle Sounders fans as he is one of the top scorers. He currently has 78 points, he only needs one to equal Freddy Monetero and go down in club history.
Club World Cup 2025. The Seattle Sounders emerged as winners of the 2022 Concachampions and secured their ticket to the global club competition, which will take place in the USA. This competition could be of great interest to Raúl, who could face teams like Real Madrid, Manchester City, Flamengo, etc.
Raúl Ruidíaz is the second highest paid player for the Seattle Sounders. Photo: LR-Komposition/Seattle Sounders
What could make Raúl Ruidíaz leave the Seattle Sounders and join Universitario?
He is a deputy and strives for prominence. The Peruvian attacker suffered from injuries that prevented him from reaching the prominence previously achieved, but his position was also taken over by Jordan Morris, who acted as the “9” in the team and performed well.
DT can go. Brian Schmetzer is the coach who has accompanied Ruidíaz in all his seasons in the MLS and his continuity in the team is not yet assured, so his possible departure could result in the departure of “Flea”.
I love the “U”. It’s no secret that Raúl Ruidíaz is a dedicated fan, he always shows it on his social networks, with messages of support, photos from the games on TV or even jokes about his rivals like Alianza Lima. The 100th anniversary of the “U” would be a great moment for the player to return and celebrate his “last dance” with the Creams.
Raúl Ruidíaz won two national titles with the Universitario de Deportes. Photo: GLR