Víctor Manuel Vucetich, coach of Tigres UANL, confirmed in a press conference that Guillermo “Memote” Martínez has expressed his desire to join his team. However, the forward faces rejection from Pumas, which does not want to let him go.
In a context marked by the approach of Clásico Regio 143, Vucetich addressed Tigres’ interest in Martínez, who currently plays for Pumas and is part of the Mexican national team for the 2026 World Cup. Despite the player’s willingness to join Tigres, the strategist highlighted that the obstacle comes from the university management. “Yes, I have spoken with him, and definitely the obstacle is the people from Pumas, who do not want to let him go. The player wanted to come here,” Vucetich pointed out.
This scenario exposes a clear discrepancy between the wishes of the player, who seeks new challenges after his performance in the World Cup, and the stance of Pumas, which has proposed a contract renewal for Martínez, extending it until the end of 2026.
On the other hand, Vucetich also reported on the progress in the signing of Emiliano Gómez, Uruguayan striker from Puebla, who seems to be the immediate reinforcement Tigres needs to strengthen its offensive line. Vucetich commented: “Emiliano’s situation is more advanced, more feasible than Memo’s,” highlighting the importance of having options that can integrate quickly into the team.
The situation has forced Tigres to act urgently to fill the void left by key figures like André-Pierre Gignac and Ángel Correa, who have left the offense in a vulnerable position.
The Clásico Regio, scheduled for September 12 at the Estadio BBVA, was also a relevant topic in the conference. Vucetich, who is excited to return to the Gigante de Acero, stated: “The feelings are always of joy… some will support, others will boo, it’s common in 38 years of career.” He acknowledged his past with Rayados but emphasized his current commitment to Tigres.
Finally, the coach summarized his signing strategy, indicating that the club will not improvise in its decisions and will look for players who can perform immediately. The need for results is pressing, and the time for adaptations is limited, underscoring Tigres’ philosophy in this new stage.
Source: www.infobae.com
