Saturday, November 2

Replacement for André-Pierre Gignac? Tigres UANL wishes to sign Rafael Santos Borré

Rafael Santos Borré during an Eintrach Frankfurt match.
Rafael Santos Borré during an Eintrach Frankfurt match.

Photo: Lars Baron/Getty Images

Alfredo DiCesare

After a new era at Tigres UANL under the command of Diego Cocca, the university team would be considering the possibility of hiring a new center forward. This is the champion of the last Europa League, Rafael Santos Borré.

Several European media point out that an offer was transferred to Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga from the board of directors of the royal team. However, the Bavarians have not accepted the proposal.

Apparently, the Colombian striker would be unhappy with his current situation at the club, because since last season where he was a figure, he has received several offers from different teams in Spain and Italy, but he would have run into the institution’s refusal to give him an outlet. .

Even Argentina’s River Plate, now led by Martín Demichelis, would also have considered the possibility of a return of the South American player, but in the form of a session.

Santos Borré added more than 3,500 minutes, scored 12 goals and gave eight assists last season. Now, the Colombian faces tough competition with the signings of Lucas Alario and the World runner-up with France, Kolo Muani. This has meant that the striker has played 764 minutes so far this season.

Although it is not known if Tigres’ offer was a transfer request or a direct transfer. The economic amount was not disclosed either. However, according to Transfermarkt, Borré’s value is currently around $18 million.

The Spanish newspaper AS reported that in a dialogue with Nicolás Petropulos, the player’s agent, he confirmed that the offer from the royal team is “very good” and Mexico would be a “destination that attracts the player and would welcome playing there.” .

Tigres will debut in the 2023 Clausura Tournament of the Liga MX this Sunday, January 8, against Santos Laguna at the Corona Stadium. The university team will play at home on January 15 against the current Mexican soccer champion and those led by Guillermo Almada (Pachuca).

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