El Tri albiceleste: Gerardo Martino wants to repatriate another footballer to play for Mexico

The arrival of Rogelio Funes Mori to El Tri was not so easy. Many questioned the incorporation of “El Mellizo” to the Aztec team. The main criticism was to know if the Argentine would represent the Mexican colors in a good way. Right off the bat and With three goals, Funes Mori has silenced those questions a bit. Nevertheless, Gerardo Martino He would seek to reinforce Mexico with the inclusion of another Albiceleste player. Alexis Canelo would be the new Aztec returnee.

For Friday, we will talk about Alexis Canelo, the second naturalized letter that Gerardo Martino hides, do you think? https://t.co/eRnLC16hV1

– Rafael Ramos (@RafaeIRamosV) September 6, 2021

According to information from Rafael Ramos, a journalist for ESPN, “El Tata” would have in his plans the incorporation of the Toluca striker. Alexis Canelo made his debut in Liga MX with Chiapas, in 2016. Then, the soccer player born in San Miguel de Tucumán had a stint in Puebla, but where he has really stood out and has become one of the stars of the Mexican tournament He has been wearing the colors of the Red Devils of Toluca.

In this sense, Canelo already has five years in Mexican territory, but it has not started with the procedures to formalize its nationalization and in this sense get the mexican citizenship, just as Rogelio Funes Mori did.

“I am not Mexican, I have not naturalized yet, but it is a challenge that I would love. I owe a lot to Mexico that helped me grow and mature as a player. I do not see with other eyes wearing a shirt from another team”Said the 29-year-old forward in an interview with TUDN in February.

Alexis Canelo’s career

The “Gaucho” has played for five clubs during his professional career: Almirante Brown, Quilmes Atlético, Club Puebla, FC Chiapas and Deportivo Toluca. However, with the Red Devils it has been the institution in which the Argentine has excelled the most. The forward has dressed the club’s jersey in 141 games in which he has had the opportunity to convert 53 and distribute 11 assists.

Good night #DiablosTwitteros, I leave you the video of Alexis Canelo’s 50 goals in Liga MX (Jaguares, Puebla and Toluca). pic.twitter.com/68BZNfWqIX

– Alfonso Apaseo S. (@apaseosanchez) August 31, 2021

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