December 28, 2021 was a great day for Deportivo Cali. A few days after being crowned champion of the Finalization Tournament of Colombia by beating Deportes Tolima 1-2 at home, the fans enthusiastically lived the renovation of one of its strongholds: Hernán Menosse extended his bond until the end of 2022. But there was a change of plans and now he terminated his contract… What happened?
This Saturday, the fans of the Azucareros had the sad news for breakfast that the Uruguayan defender would not continue in the institution and would leave to look for new challenges. “The club and Hernán Menosse, by mutual agreement, have decided to terminate their employment relationship”, reads the official statement.
The defender would return to Uruguay. (AP/Fernando Vergara)
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Clearly the impact was felt. The 34-year-old defender’s task had been very good and that is why his stay in Colombia would continue for another year, but from one moment to the next his departure was conceived within hours of the debut in the tournament against Jaguares (this Saturday, at 8:10 p.m. ).
“An agreement was reached with the central defender to extend his relationship with the institution until December of next year (2022). It is a great pride to continue with his services”, they had reported last December 28 as a belated Christmas gift for the fans.
✍️ 𝗛𝗮𝘆 𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗽𝗮’ 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼! 🇺🇾
Our defending champion Hernán Menosse renewed his bond with Deportivo Cali until December 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮.
It looks easy. 🤪#VamosCali 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/AHJU9nknaQ
– ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sport1v0 Cali ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (@AsoDeporCali) December 29, 2021
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Now, his future would be far from Cali. In a new statement, on the morning of this Saturday they announced the departure of the footballer. “Deportivo Cali and Hernán Menosse, by mutual agreement, have decided to terminate the employment relationship. The dismissal does not represent any cost for our institution”, they confirmed.
In addition, they clarified the reasons for the departure, a situation that shocked the fans. “Menosse, for personal and family reasons, hopes to continue his career in his native country”, they expressed, and sent their regards to Hernán: “We appreciate the player’s contribution and performance and we wish him the greatest successes, both personal and professional”.
📃 Agreement between Deportivo Cali and Hernán Menosse to end the employment relationship.
We wish the defending champion much success in his next challenges! 🤝 🇺🇾 pic.twitter.com/qnBIhxSEiO
– ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sport1v0 Cali ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (@AsoDeporCali) January 22, 2022
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His future, in Peñarol?
Apparently, Menosse is one of the central defenders they are looking for in Uruguay. Peñarol would be his next destination. “The defender has been chosen. Only details are missing so that he disassociates himself from his team abroad and will be announced”Ovación reported this Thursday, which also warned that the footballer would be traveling to the other side of the pond on Monday.
The defender from San Carlos, Maldonado, has a long career. Before arriving at Deportivo Cali, he had a brief stint at Defensor Sporting. Previously he was in Spain, where he played for Deportivo Huelva, Granada and Lugo. He also passed through Argentina: he played for Rosario Central and Belgrano. Libertad (URU), Atenas de San Carlos, Montevideo Wanderers and Once Caldas complete his resume.
