Club Puebla have secured their immediate future by renewing the contracts of goalkeeper Yael Ortega, midfielder Alonso Ramírez, and midfielder Carlos 'Charly' Baltazar. The Liga MX side's management confirmed the new deals on Tuesday, locking in three important pieces for the rebuilding project led by manager Gerardo Espinoza.
The announcement comes at a key moment in the Apertura 2026 season. Puebla currently sit eighth in the Liga MX table with 10 points from six games, having recorded three wins, one draw, and two losses. The team is seeking stability after a 2-0 loss to league leaders Club America on August 30, a result that left them six points off the top.
Goalkeeper Yael Ortega, who wears the number 182 shirt, extended his contract with the club until 2028. Midfielder Alonso Ramírez, sporting the number 16, also signed until that same season. Ramírez joined the team from Atlas for the Clausura 2026 tournament.
The longest renewal belongs to Carlos 'Charly' Baltazar. The midfielder, who wears number 22, committed his future to Puebla until 2029. This is the most extensive deal of the three and reflects the coaching staff's faith in his abilities. Baltazar himself spoke about the squad environment: "cada día representa una oportunidad para continuar mejorando y resaltando la competencia interna dentro del grupo," which translates to each day representing an opportunity to keep improving and highlighting the internal competition within the group.
The executive structure overseeing these decisions is headed by Gabriel Saucedo as General Director. On the sporting side, operations are managed by Sporting Director Rafael 'Chiquis' García. Together they work to support the plan of Technical Director Gerardo Espinoza.
The club's stated goal is to recover competitiveness and become a protagonist in Mexican football again. These renewals are a clear step in that direction, securing young talent for upcoming campaigns. The full Apertura 2026 squad list is available on our squad page.
The league context adds urgency to these planning decisions. Puebla have scored 9 goals and conceded the same amount, maintaining a zero goal difference. Their recent form over the last five matches shows two wins, one draw, and two losses, though they have lost their two most recent fixtures.
The team needs to recover points quickly to stay in the fight for playoff positions. The season's balance so far can be reviewed in our stats section. The next test will be tough, as they visit Necaxa on September 12.
Puebla maintains a strong commitment to its youth structure. The club operates with U-21, U-19, U-17, U-15, and U-14 categories. Renewing players like Baltazar, who is under contract until 2029, sends a clear message to the prospects in the system: there is a path to the first team and opportunities for those who prove their worth.
The blue-and-white stripe aims to build a solid identity from the ground up. Carlos 'Charly' Baltazar will play for Puebla until the 2029 season, making it the longest agreement in this renewal cycle. The 22-year-old midfielder now prepares for the clash against Necaxa on September 12.
