Overview
- The 39-year-old posted a farewell video saying his Mexican experience has ended and thanking fans while acknowledging the title objective was not achieved.
- Club officials opted against extending his deal after the Apertura 2025 semifinal defeat to Toluca, framing the departure as a non-renewal.
- He departed Mexico on Sunday aboard a private plane bound for Europe, according to local reports accompanying his video.
- His future remains undecided, with media mentioning possible moves in Europe or Saudi Arabia as he indicates no plans to retire.
- Match records in coverage vary, with some reports listing 27 Liga MX appearances and others 34 total matches with eight goals, after a season in which he captained Rayados and featured in the Club World Cup and the Liga MX–MLS All-Star event.