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French Star Gignac Set for Orlando City Switch
28 May
Summary
- Legendary striker André-Pierre Gignac is leaving Liga MX.
- He is reportedly nearing a move to MLS side Orlando City.
- Gignac's departure from Tigres is considered irreversible.
North American soccer is abuzz with the potential transfer of French striker André-Pierre Gignac to Major League Soccer. Reports indicate that the celebrated forward has decided to leave Liga MX, with his next destination expected to be Orlando City.
Gignac's impactful tenure with Tigres UANL is reportedly coming to a close. According to journalist Diego Armando Medina, the player's decision to depart the Monterrey-based club is final, irrespective of the outcome of the Champions Cup Final.
At 40 years old, the all-time leading scorer for Tigres is looking to embark on a new challenge in American soccer. Negotiations with Orlando City are understood to be at a very advanced stage, signaling a potential end to one of Mexican soccer's most successful chapters.
