Liga MX is not interested in Brazilian footballers: the reasons why the “jogo bonito” does not dazzle in Mexico
Ronaldinho played in Querétaro, but in the twilight of his career.
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The Brazilian footballers are coveted pieces all over the world. These players are appetizing anywhere on the planet. However, Mexico is not a territory that enjoys a large number of Brazilians , in fact it is in inferiority with respect to countries such as Argentina, Uruguay and Colombia . The former soccer player from Pumas, José Ailton Da Silva explained that the reason is the lack of interest in Liga MX.
“ To be honest, it’s not that the players in Brazil know Much of Mexican soccer, his dream is not to play there. Most of the Brazilian players want to go to Europe and also Mexico does not play Libertadores, Sudamericana or international tournaments. Today is not as seen as when Tigres and Chivas reached the Final of Libertadores ”, explained José Ailton Da Silva in an interview with Mediotiempo.
In fact, Pumas signed a couple of Brazilian players for the last season, however they did not play in the first division of Brazil . Despite the fact that the Mexican tournament signs big names every year, continental tournaments are not showcases that seduce Amazonian players.
The high cost of Brazilians
Among the reasons given by Da Silva is the excessive cost of Brazilian soccer players.
Serie A in Brazil is a league that has increased its economic power in recent years. The European clubs that want to take the young Brazilian promises, but first have to overcome a contract shield of millions of dollars . Without a doubt, it is an important factor so that Mexico cannot bid for these players.
“ The Brazilian player is very expensive If you are going to look for an element of the Palm eiras, Corinthians or Sao Paulo, Santos, Gremio or Atlético Mineiro you are going to pay a millionaire. In Brazil there are many championships, many tournaments or many teams and sometimes you will have to look for smaller teams. We know that there are Brazilian players from 20 to 25 years that are sold for $ 30 or $ 40 million dollars to other teams ”, sentenced the former player.
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