Richard Ledezma: "We’re going for number 13" | OneFootball

Richard Ledezma was officially presented as Chivas’ new signing and made his goal clear: to win a title with El Rebaño and earn a spot in the 2026 World Cup.

“We’re going for number 13,” said the midfielder, who arrived from PSV Eindhoven, with conviction.

The American player of Mexican descent confessed that he didn’t hesitate to come to Guadalajara: “When Chivas called me, it was a dream for me and for my parents. I want to win championships here,” he said in an interview with Chivas TV.

Although he feels more comfortable as a midfielder, he is willing to help wherever necessary. “Wherever the coach needs me, I’ll play... I’ve also played as a right back,” he commented, speaking about his versatility on the field.

Before accepting, he spoke with Érick Gutiérrez about the internal competition: “That’s good because we’re a team and we’re fighting for a championship,” he stated. He also clarified that he was never an América fan: “Since I was little, I’ve supported Chivas; my dad was an América fan.”

Finally, he spoke about adapting to the group and the demanding preseason: “Guti is telling me that the preseason is really tough... He opened the doors for me over there and I’m sure it will be the same here,” he concluded optimistically.

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