Erick Aguirre's move from Rayados de Monterrey to Club León is now confirmed, marking a significant shift for the 27-year-old defender as he prepares to join León for the upcoming 2025 Clausura tournament.
According to reports from 365Scores, Aguirre's transfer is considered definitive, with club-to-club negotiations resulting in a fee around $2.5 million. The agreement will bind the talented left-back to León until 2028. This move is part of Club León's strategic bolster as they gear up for both the Clausura 2025 and the highly anticipated Club World Cup next year.
Arriving from Monterrey, where he has played since the summer of 2021, Aguirre has faced injury challenges, which limited his consistent impact at the club. Still, during his time with Rayados, he appeared in 102 official matches, contributing 2 goals and 9 assists. Previously, Aguirre gained recognition at Tuzos del Pachuca, where he was celebrated as one of the best right-backs in Mexican football, leading to expectations of potential international transfers. Yet, injuries during his tenure at Monterrey have halted his progress.
Sources close to the negotiations confirmed to Soy Fiera details of Aguirre's participation with León, stating, "Aguirre llegó a un acuerdo para reforzar la plantilla esmeralda durante el siguiente torneo." This indicates Aguirre is ready to make his mark once again, now aiming to solidify León's defensive line.
His career moves have gathered interest, particularly as he transitions from Monterrey, which has initiated plans to secure Ricardo Chávez from Atlético San Luis as Aguirre’s replacement. Chávez, who has impressively notched 146 appearances with 6 goals and 15 assists, could provide the necessary competitive edge for Monterrey.
Club León is touted to achieve strong formations for the upcoming season, bringing on board Aguirre along with notable signings such as Carlos Cisneros from Chivas and Emiliano Rigoni this transfer window. The synergy of these acquisitions places León as one of the teams to watch out for during the Clausura 2025.
Aguirre is expected to officially join León shortly, following the conclusion of his commitments with Monterrey, where he was still partaking in pre-season training under coach Martín Demichelis. León’s season kickoff is slated for January 18 against Atlas, and Aguirre's experience will be pivotal for the squad as they anticipate the challenge against rival teams, especially with preseason pressure to build solid chemistry.
Eduardo Berizzo, who will oversee his first complete season with León, aims to leverage Aguirre’s prowess defensively as the club solidifies its presence under his leadership. After taking over mid-2024, Berizzo needs to implement strategic gameplay to reclaim dominant positioning within Liga MX.
From his start with Atlético Morelia to stints with Pachuca and Monterrey, Aguirre's career spans over 269 matches within the Liga MX, where he has cemented his reputation. His experience on the international stage includes 14 caps for the Mexican national team, indicating not just his skill but also his potential for future contributions beyond club football.
With the transfer of Erick Aguirre finalized, both León and Aguirre share mutual aspirations for success. Aguirre's arrival is expected to reinforce León's defensive structure, allowing the team to pursue their goals for 2025 and beyond with renewed vigor.