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Javier Aquino Leaves Tigres as Pizarro Defends Decision, With Reports Linking Him to FC Juárez

Tigres presents the departure as part of a generational refresh that prioritizes a new reinforcement.

Overview

  • After more than a decade at the club, Tigres chose not to renew Aquino’s contract at the end of the Apertura 2025.
  • Bolavip, citing journalist Pello Maldonado, reports Aquino has signed with FC Juárez for the Clausura 2026, though he has not been presented or registered.
  • Aquino will not be available for Juárez’s opener against Mazatlán because his registration is not yet complete.
  • Coach Guido Pizarro says he was transparent with Aquino and emphasized that Tigres prioritized bringing in a reinforcement over keeping the veteran, stating the club is above personal ties.
  • Aquino criticized the handling of his exit, saying he was informed by phone after the Final against Toluca and could not bid farewell on the field, a dispute that has kept the club’s communication with veterans under scrutiny.