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[^2]\n\nErik Lira's transfer to AS Monaco failed because Folarin Balogun did not pass medical examinations at Everton. [^3]\n\nErik Lira has officially joined AS Monaco as a new player. [^4]\n\nAS Monaco failed to sign Mexican midfielder Erik Lira from Cruz Azul before the European transfer market closed due to an inability to secure a foreign player quota. [^5]\n\nMexican footballer Erik Lira was set to join AS Monaco after weeks of speculation and negotiations. [^6]\n\nErik Lira's transfer from Liga MX club Cruz Azul to French club AS Monaco collapsed because Monaco needed a foreign player slot that would only be freed if Folarin Balogun signed with English club Everton, according to the article. [^7]\n\nTransfer reporter Fabrizio Romano said the two clubs agreed on a transfer fee of 45 million euros plus 5 million in add-ons and a future sale clause for Folarin Balogun. [^8]\n\nAS Monaco required the release of a non-EU player quota to register Erik Lira, which necessitated the sale of forward Folarin Balogun. [^9]\n\nThe deal for Folarin Balogun ultimately failed to materialize in time, preventing Monaco from freeing the necessary quota for Erik Lira. [^10]\n\nThe proposed transfer agreement between Cruz Azul and AS Monaco included 8 million euros in fixed fees plus variable components, potentially reaching 10 million euros. [^11]\n\nAS Monaco needed to move Folarin Balogun to create the necessary administrative space for Lira's registration. 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