Marco Fabián urges more Mexicans to play in Europe, dreams of World Cup title

Marco Fabián, the sporting director for Rangers FC of Andorra, is advocating for more Mexican footballers to seek opportunities in Europe, pointing to the recent transfer of "Hormiga" González to Olympiacos as a successful example. Fabián, a former Mexican international himself, emphasized that moving abroad is just the beginning of a challenging journey that demands significant patience, strong character, and a resilient mentality to achieve lasting success.

Drawing from his own experiences playing in Europe, including his time with Eintracht Frankfurt, Fabián advises aspiring players to persevere and seize every chance they get. "I always give the advice that they should do everything possible to stay there," he stated. He expressed confidence in González's ability to succeed in his new league, citing his strong mentality.

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I always give the advice that they should do everything possible to stay there.

Fabián also commented on César "Chino" Huerta's return to Mexican football with Pumas, viewing it not as a failure but as a personal decision. He believes Huerta's return does not preclude a future move back to Europe. Fabián sees Huerta's situation as unique and not a deterrent for other Mexican players with aspirations abroad, mentioning Erik Lira as another player with the potential to compete internationally.

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A Mexican is comfortable; it's a league where you earn well, where the fans embrace you well.

According to Fabián, significant hurdles exist beyond the field of play. He noted that while countries like Brazil, Argentina, and increasingly the United States frequently send players to Europe, Mexico faces challenges related to costs, limited opportunities, and the general comfort offered by Liga MX. "A Mexican is comfortable; it's a league where you earn well, where the fans embrace you well," he said, suggesting that many Mexican players harbor dreams of playing in Europe.

Despite these obstacles, Fabián remains optimistic about the desire of Mexican footballers to play in Europe and urged clubs to facilitate these transfers. He acknowledged that the adaptation process is difficult and requires time, recalling his own experience moving to Germany. "Going is not a problem, it's not easy at all. I lived it when I arrived in Germany; it's a process," he concluded.

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Going is not a problem, it's not easy at all. I lived it when I arrived in Germany; it's a process.