Tigres sign Ricardo Monreal from Necaxa

Tigres UANL have signed Mexican forward Ricardo Monreal from Necaxa, with the 25-year-old arriving in Monterrey on Thursday morning to finalize the move. Monreal landed at the airport and expressed his excitement: "I'm already a tiger and I come to give everything." Source: Milenio

The deal

According to reports, Tigres acquired Monreal's rights in a permanent transfer for around $2 million USD, with Necaxa retaining a percentage for a future sale. Source: mileniomx, infobae The contract length is reported as three years by Milenio, while Excelsior mentions four years. Source: Milenio, excelsiormx Monreal is expected to undergo medical tests and sign his contract later today, with his first training session on Friday. Source: Milenio

Player profile

Monreal, who can play as a winger or center forward, has spent most of his career at Necaxa, where he has recorded 14 goals and 15 assists in 138 first-division appearances. Source: mileniomx He has also represented Mexico at youth levels and earned a senior call-up in 2024. Source: infobae His physical style, standing at 1.86 meters, is seen as a fit for Tigres' attacking needs. Source: mileniomx

What's next

Tigres are still seeking another striker to play as a central forward, as Monreal has recently been used as a winger. Source: excelsiormx The club has until June 11 to complete further signings. Source: excelsiormx Monreal could travel with the team to Torreón for Saturday's match against Santos Laguna. Source: Milenio