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Jorge Sánchez joins Atlas FC for Apertura 2026 season
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Jorge Sánchez joins Atlas FC for Apertura 2026 season

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Atlas has officially signed Mexican right-back Jorge Sánchez for the Apertura 2026 season.
  • Sánchez brings international experience, having played for clubs in the Netherlands, Portugal, and Greece, and represented Mexico in the World Cup.
  • His arrival is part of Atlas's project to build a competitive squad with leadership and a winning mentality.

Atlas FC has bolstered its roster for the Apertura 2026 season by securing the signing of experienced Mexican international Jorge Sánchez. The 28-year-old right-back returns to Liga MX after a career that included stints with prominent European clubs such as Ajax in the Netherlands, Porto in Portugal, and PAOK in Greece.

Sánchez's move to Atlas is aligned with the club's strategic vision to assemble a competitive team. The club aims to instill qualities of personality, leadership, and a winning mindset within its squad. With Sánchez's addition, Atlas intends to re-establish itself among the top contenders in Mexican football, positioning him as a key player in achieving this goal.

The new Atlas player arrives with a wealth of experience from high-stakes matches. Throughout his career, Sánchez has accumulated an impressive trophy cabinet, including two Liga MX titles, a Copa MX, a Campeón de Campeones, and a Concacaf Champions Cup. His international accolades with the Mexican national team include two Copa Oro titles and a Concacaf Nations League championship.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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