Tag: Javier Aguirre

Obed Vargas Leaves Seattle Sounders for Atlético Madrid First-Team Plan

Obed Vargas
January 2026

Atlético Madrid completed the signing of Vargas from Seattle for a reported $3.5m, with plans to keep him in Madrid and integrate him around the first team rather than loaning him out. Vargas chose Atlético over other offers, citing the dream move to Europe; Atlético made the deal official as Mexico’s setup continues building toward the 2026 World Cup, where Vargas is pushing his case after U-20 and senior call-ups.

Lozano defends Mexico’s process after poor window

Hirving Lozano (Mexico)
October 2025

After a 4-0 loss to Colombia and a 1-1 draw with Ecuador, Lozano highlighted positives and called results harsh, backing Javier Aguirre’s work as Mexico were booed in Guadalajara. Message is cohesion and patience. Emphasis remains on building a strong group and executing instructions as El Tri address defensive lapses and final-third efficiency.

Mexico to Face Uruguay in Torreón Friendly

Mexico national team
September 2025

Mexico will host Uruguay at Estadio TSM Corona, returning to Torreón for the first time since 2022. The friendly is meant to test El Tri against elite opposition ahead of the 2026 World Cup, building experience for Javier Aguirre’s squad. Director Ivar Sisniega highlighted Torreón’s world-class facilities and Uruguay’s strong competition as key factors. The match, part of Aguirre’s preparation strategy, continues a tradition of Mexico using Torreón as a proving ground, having hosted Brazil and other rivals there previously.

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