June 27, 2024 at 07:39 hrs.
Very hard blow for Igor Lichnovsky in the transfer market while shining in Copa America with La RojaThe central defender, who comes from being a figure and champion with America of Mexico, finally will not continue at the club.
According to the information provided by Millenniumthe Eagles decided not exercising the purchase option, so once the national team competition in the United States ends, will have to return to Tigres.
Lichnovsky will not continue at América and will have to return to Tigres
It should be noted that the Universidad de Chile player was loaned for a year with the option for América to buy his transfer, a situation that ultimately will not occur, according to a senior executive of the club that owns his contract.
Despite having to join Tigres’ work, Igor Lichnovsky does not have a place in the team led by Veljko Paunovic for a powerful reason: The quotas for foreigners are full.
“Igor’s contract with América ended and the purchase option was not valid and now he will have to report finishing the Copa América with Chile. You have to see the different scenarios, He has a contract for six more months with Tigres, but right now there is no foreigner’s spot available“All nine seats are occupied,” the source told the aforementioned media.
Finally, the manager announced that “a loan will not be extended here, the idea is that if he does not stay here can be accommodated elsewherebut we also have to see if Paunovic is interested in having him.”
Igor Lichnovsky’s numbers in America
In one year playing with the América de México shirt, Igor Lichnovsky established himself as a figure and undisputed starter. He played 41 games, scored two goals and provided three assists. As for titles, he won three: two First Division championships in Mexican soccer and a Champions Cup.
