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The arrival of Rogelio Funes Mori to El Tri was not so easy . Many questioned the incorporation of “El Mellizo” to the Aztec team. The main criticism was to know if the Argentine would represent the Mexican colors in a good way . Right off the bat and with three goals, Funes Mori has silenced those questions a bit. However, Gerardo Martino would seek to reinforce Mexico with the inclusion of another Albiceleste player. Alexis Canelo would be the new Aztec returnee.
For Friday, we are talking about Alexis Canelo, the second naturalized letter that Gerardo Martino hides, do you think? https://t.co/eRnLC 16 hV1
– Rafael Ramos (@RafaeIRamosV) September 6, 2021
According to information from Rafael Ramos, a journalist from ESPN, “El Tata” would have the incorporation of the Toluca striker in its plans. Alexis Canelo debuted in Liga MX with Chiapas, in 2016. Later, the soccer player born in San Miguel de Tucumán had a visit to Puebla, but where he has really stood out and has become one of the stars of the Mexican tournament has been wearing the colors of the Red Devils of Toluca.
In this sense, Canelo He has been for five years in Mexican territory, but has not started the procedures to formalize his nationalization and in In this sense, obtain Mexican citizenship , just as Rogelio Funes Mori did.
“ I am not Mexican, I have not naturalized yet, but it is a challenge that I would love . I owe a lot to Mexico that helped me grow and mature as a player. I do not see with different eyes wearing a shirt from another team ”, said the forward of 29 years of age in an interview with TUDN, in the month of February.
The career of Alexis Canelo
The “Gaucho” has played in five clubs during his professional career: Almirante Brown, Quilmes Atlético, Club Puebla, FC Chiapas and Deportivo Toluca . However, it has been with the Red Devils the institution in which the Argentine has excelled the most. The forward has dressed the club’s jersey in 141 matches in which you have had the opportunity to convert 53 and distribute 11 assists.
Good night # DiablosTwitteros , I leave you the video of the 50 goals by Alexis Canelo in Liga MX (Jaguares, Puebla and Toluca). pic.twitter.com/68 BZNfWqIX
– Alfonso Apaseo S. (@apaseosanchez) August 29, 2021
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