Almeyda places Liga MX among the world's best leagues

Matías Almeyda, the new coach for Mexico's Monterrey, has declared that Liga MX is one of the world's most competitive leagues, a sentiment he feels is often underestimated. Almeyda, who previously won the league with Guadalajara in 2017, expressed his desire to return to Mexico to compete for titles again.

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For me, Mexican football means a lot, I wanted to return after going around the world because here they have a league that many minimize, but for me, it is one of the best there is. It is a highly competitive championship, that's why I decided to return to try to win again.

"For me, Mexican football means a lot, I wanted to return after going around the world because here they have a league that many minimize, but for me, it is one of the best there is," Almeyda stated during his presentation. He highlighted the quality of Mexican players and his intention to nurture their skills within his new team, alongside international stars.

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I follow the Mexican league, I like the Mexican player, I like the technique he has and I am sure that I will bring out players here who will show that they have the quality and the desire to succeed. It is the same as I have thought since the first time I coached in this country.

Almeyda, who also coached in Greece and Spain, outlined his approach to the new project. He prefers challenges and avoids making promises, focusing instead on building a strong foundation. "Monterrey is a castle in Mexican football that has had brilliant moments and has not had results lately, it is in reconstruction and that will take time, time that we will try to make short to win quickly, but magic does not exist," he said.

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It is up to us to make this team once again what it has been for a long time. A team with passion, a winner, that our fans feel identified with and feel proud of the players who will give their all on the field.

The coach acknowledged the pressure to restore Monterrey to its former glory, especially after the team failed to qualify for the playoffs in the recent Clausura 2026. He believes that titles will come through consistent processes and hard work, aiming to make Monterrey a winning team that fans can be proud of. Dennis te Kloese, the new sporting president, welcomed Almeyda, expressing excitement for the new project.

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I like challenges and I don't make excuses. Promising is not part of my way of being, that's why I say that first I must build the foundations. Monterrey is a castle in Mexican football that has had brilliant moments and has not had results lately, it is in reconstruction and that will take time, time that we will try to make short to win quickly, but magic does not exist.