💣Goodbye to Mexico: Gignac close to joining Orlando City | OneFootball

North American soccer is bracing for a seismic move in the transfer market. Legendary French striker André-Pierre Gignac has reportedly all but decided his next steps away from Liga MX, with an imminent move to MLS to become Orlando City’s new star signing.

The end of a golden era at Tigres

The shocking news was revealed by journalist Diego Armando Medina on RG La Deportiva radio. According to the reporter, the French forward’s spell with Tigres UANL has come to an end. The player’s bags are already packed, and the decision is irreversible: he will not continue with the Monterrey-based club, even if they are crowned champions in the Champions Cup Final.

A new adventure in MLS

At 40 years old, the all-time leading scorer for the San Nicolás de los Garza side will look to test himself in American soccer. Negotiations with the Florida franchise are at a very advanced stage. “Gignac is very close to confirming his move to Orlando City in MLS,” Medina stated, foreshadowing the end of one of the most glorious chapters in Mexican soccer history.

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