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Spanish defender Andrea Pereira leaves Pachuca for Pumas UNAM
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Spanish defender Andrea Pereira leaves Pachuca for Pumas UNAM

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • - Spanish footballer Andrea Pereira has left Pachuca to join Pumas UNAM for the Clausura 2026 season.
  • Pereira spent two years with Pachuca, playing 90 matches and scoring 8 goals.
  • She previously played for top clubs in Spain, including Barcelona, and won a league title in Mexico with América.

Spanish defender Andrea Pereira is embarking on a new chapter in her career, signing with Pumas UNAM for the upcoming Clausura 2026 season after departing from Pachuca. Pumas announced Pereira's arrival, stating she will "face a new challenge with our colors and strengthen this project on and off the field." Pereira spent two years with Pachuca, where she was a teammate of top scorer Charly Corral. The club bid her farewell, acknowledging her "dedication and commitment" that made her a fan favorite. During her tenure, she played 90 matches, scoring 8 goals. Pereira brings a wealth of experience to Pumas. The 32-year-old began her career in Spain in 2009 with Espanyol, later joining Atlético de Madrid and then Barcelona. With Barcelona, she achieved significant success, winning three league titles, two Super Cups, one Copa de la Reina, and a UEFA Women's Champions League title. Her first stint in Mexican football was with América, where she secured a league championship. At Pumas, Pereira will join Australian player Emily Gielnik, another recent signing for the team.

Andrea Pereira arrives to face a new challenge with our colors and strengthen this project on and off the field.

— Pumas UNAMAnnouncing Pereira's signing on social media.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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