León Club Undergoes Roster Shift as Two Foreign Players Head to Brazil
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The León Club finds itself at a pivotal juncture in the early stages of the Apertura 2025 season. Following a somewhat unsteady beginning, a crucial victory over Querétaro on matchday 7 provided a significant boost, propelling the Esmeralda squad to ninth place and firmly back into contention for a playoff spot (repechage). However, club management has made a strategic decision to reshape the team’s international contingent, announcing the departures of two foreign players to clubs in Brazil.
Argentine Defender Adonis Frías Joins Brazilian League
Argentine defender Adonis Frías has completed a move to a Brazilian club, where he will train alongside established stars like Neymar Júnior and James Rodríguez. Frías arrived in Mexican football in 2023 from Defensa y Justicia, quickly becoming a mainstay in the León lineup. Over two years with the club, he made 84 official appearances, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists.
Emiliano Rigoni Returns to São Paulo FC
Fellow Argentine,forward Emiliano Rigoni,has also departed León,terminating his contract to rejoin São Paulo FC.He will reunite with compatriots Jonathan Calleri and Alan Franco at the Brazilian club. Rigoni’s stint with León was relatively brief, spanning six months and 17 matches, during which he directly contributed to two goals - scoring one and providing one assist.
These departures free up two valuable foreign player slots for León just prior to the closing of the Mexican transfer window. This presents an chance to bolster the squad with international talent.Speculation is already swirling amongst fans, with the name of Dutch international Memphis Depay gaining traction as a potential target, igniting excitement about the prospect of seeing the experienced forward in a green jersey.
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