A duo worthy of the year 2016. As all good things come to an end, it is now time for André-Pierre Gignac to have a change of scenery. After ten seasons spent with the Tigres de Monterrey, the top scorer in the club’s history with 222 goals will not extend his contract which expires on June 30.
At 40, the former Marseillais has not yet finished with football. While the Mexican management offered him to join the organization, “APG” does not wish to retire and favors a new experience.
According to information from local media Multimedios Radiohe would even be on the verge of joining Orlando City, resident of Major League Soccer (MLS) where a certain Antoine Griezmann will play next season.
Gignac, a departure worthy of a legend?
As a reminder, the Florida team announced on March 24 that it had secured the services of Atlético Madrid’s record goalscorer (212). “He will join the club in July 2026 with a contract valid until the 2027-2028 season, with an option for the 2028-2029 season as a designated player. »
For his part, André-Pierre Gignac will have to wait to play the final of the CONCACAF Champions League, on the night of Saturday to Sunday against Toluca, before potentially joining his friend from Euro 2016 in the French team.
