The cycle of Sergio Canales in Rayados de Monterrey came to an end. The Monterrey club confirmed the departure of the Spanish midfielder after the Closing 2026a tournament in which the team was left out of the Liguilla and did not achieve its main objective.
Through social networks, the institution said goodbye to the player with a message that reflects his impact on and off the field.
“Your quality made you shine on the field, but what marked us was the bond you built with our people. We wish you the best in what is to come, Sergio Canales. Monterrey will always be your home”the club reported.
End of Sergio Canales’ stage in Rayados
The departure of Sergio Canales marks the closure of a process that began in the Opening 2023when he arrived as one of the most important signings of the Liga MX.
During his stay, the Spaniard established himself as a key piece of the team, providing talent, leadership and consistency. However, despite its prominence, Striped failed to win the league championship.
In it Closing 2026his performance was declining: he played 13 games, 10 as a starter, totaled 945 minutes and scored three goals. In the final stretch of the tournament he even stopped having activity, highlighting his absence on matchday 17 against Santos.
Sergio Canales’ numbers in Monterrey
The step of Sergio Canales For Mexican soccer he left relevant statistics:
- 78 games played
- 72 as starter
- 36 goals scored
- 8 yellow cards
- 0 expulsions
These figures place him as one of the most productive foreigners in his position during his time in the Liga MXalthough without the support of a title.
Farewell message from Sergio Canales
After confirming his departure from Stripedthe footballer used his social networks to share a message of gratitude to the club, the fans and the city.
“For welcoming me as one of the Gang and making me and my family feel at home. For giving me your love from the stands at every game and in every corner of this city. For allowing me to proudly defend this shirt. For being in the good times and the hardest. Thanks Rayados”mentioned the player.
Furthermore, he elaborated on his decision: “I have decided that This is the time to close this stage. Defending this shirt has been a huge source of pride. Rayados will always be a special and important place for me and my family. Thank you Rayados.”
For welcoming me as one of the gang and making me and my family feel at home. For giving me your love from the stands in every game and in every corner of this city. For allowing me to proudly defend this shirt. For being in the good times and the most… pic.twitter.com/Zd3FQqU39A
— Sergio Canales (@SergioCanales) April 28, 2026
A difficult start and without a championship
own Sergio Canalesformer player of Right Betisacknowledged that it was not easy to make the decision to leave Montereyan institution to which he arrived with high expectations.
“Saying goodbye to a place that has felt like home is never easy, that’s why it’s hard for me to find the words. I arrived at Rayados with great enthusiasm to experience an important stage as a professional and From the first day I felt the love of this hobby“.
“In football we have to make difficult decisions, this is the time to close this stage, it is a decision that I have transmitted to the club, but I leave with gratitude and with a full heart. I take away moments that I will never forget, not just games, goals and victoriesbut the way this city embraced me and my family and made us feel at home.”
“I have decided that this is the time to close this stage. Defending this shirt has been a huge source of pride. Rayados will always be a special and important place for me and my family.”🎙️@SergioCanales.🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/pTNsFBKre3
— Rayados (@Rayados) April 28, 2026
What’s next for Rayados and Sergio Canales?
With the departure of Sergio Canales, Rayados de Monterrey begins a restructuring for the Opening 2026in which several players could define their future in the coming days after reporting in El Barrial.
Meanwhile, the future of the Spanish midfielder remains open, after closing a stage in the Liga MX in which he left his individual mark, but without achieving the desired championship.
“Thank you fans for the good times and for being in the most difficult ones. I hope things work out because this team deserves to be champions soon. “We will meet again,” he concluded.
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