Tigres coach Pizarro admits replacing Ángel Correa will be difficult

Guido Pizarro, the coach of Mexican club Tigres UANL, has admitted that replacing Argentine forward Ángel Correa will be a significant challenge for the team. Correa's departure to River Plate in Argentina for a reported $19 million, a record sum for Mexican football, leaves a considerable void in Tigres' offensive capabilities.

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Ángel was one of the best players in the league, he was fundamental in the offensive part of this team and due to his characteristics, replacing him will be difficult.

"Ángel was one of the best players in the league, he was fundamental in the offensive part of this team and due to his characteristics, replacing him will be difficult," Pizarro stated during a press conference. He added that the team's needs are clear and expressed hope that the squad will be completed quickly.

Correa, who arrived at Tigres from Atlético de Madrid for the Apertura 2025 tournament, played 54 matches, scoring 23 goals and providing 14 assists. He was instrumental in helping the team reach a league final and a CONCACAF Champions Cup final, though both were lost. Pizarro emphasized that while the club would have preferred Correa to stay longer, they respected his desire to play in his home country.

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Ángel was a professional from day one with this team, he is a great person. He brought value on the field in many aspects. We all appreciate how he behaved. We are grateful because from the first day he brought value on the field.

Pizarro also defended Correa's professionalism amidst reported tensions between the club's management and River Plate. "Ángel was a professional from day one with this team, he is a great person. He brought value on the field in many aspects. We all appreciate how he behaved. We are grateful because from the first day he brought value on the field," he said. The coach concluded by stressing that Tigres is above any individual player.

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Tigres is above all names and all of us who are here belong to Tigres.