The return of Matias Almeyda to the mexican soccer It started with a clear message. During his presentation as the new coach of Montereythe Argentine strategist defended the level of the Liga MX and assured that, despite the criticism it usually receives, it is among the most demanding competitions on the planet.
The coach, Liga MX champion with Chivas and winner of the Concacaf Champions League, returns to the country with the mission of giving back to Striped to prominence and build a project capable of competing for titles in the short term.
Almeyda assures that Liga MX is one of the best in the world
During his first appearance before the media as coach of MontereyAlmeyda highlighted the competitiveness of the Mexican championship and explained that one of the main reasons for its return was precisely the level it offers the league.
“For me, the mexican soccer It means a lot, I wanted to return after traveling around the world because here they have a league that many minimize, but for me, it is one of the best there is. It is a highly competitive championship, that is why I decided to return to try to win again,” said the coach in his presentation.
The Argentine’s statements come at a time when the Liga MX continues to seek to consolidate its international presence and raise its prestige within the continent.
The coach fully trusts in the talent of the Mexican soccer player
One of the aspects that the new strategist of Striped It was the technical quality of the Mexican players, a characteristic that he considers traditional for the development of any successful project.
Almeyda recalled that from his first stage in Mexico he found players with great conditions and assured that he will seek to enhance that talent within his squad.
“I follow the mexican leagueI like the Mexican player, I like the technique he has and I am sure that I will bring players here to show that they have the quality and the desire to succeed. It’s the same thing I’ve thought since the first time I directed in this country,” he explained.
Monterrey begins a new stage under the command of Almeyda
After experiences in clubs like AEK Athens and Sevillethe Argentine coach faces one of the most important challenges of his recent career: rebuilding a team that is coming off a disappointing campaign.
In it Closing 2026, Monterey He failed to qualify for the final phase of the championship, a result that increased pressure on the institution and accelerated changes in the sports structure.
Despite this, Almeyda made it clear that he does not believe in immediate solutions and that success will be the result of a solid process.
“I like challenges and I’m not one to make excuses. Promising is not in my way of being, that’s why I say that I must first build the foundation. Monterey It is a castle in Mexican soccer that has had brilliant moments and that lately the results have not been given, it is under reconstruction and that will take time, time that we will try to be short to win quickly, but magic does not exist,” he pointed out.
The objective is to return Rayados to the foreground
The requirement in Monterey It is one of the highest in Mexican football and Almeyda is aware of this. However, he reiterated that the path to titles will depend on collective work and the consolidation of a stable sports project.
“The titles are going to come because I believe in processes and work. Here is a project that is going to be put together little by little, it is up to us to do it again.” Monterey a winning team that our fans can be proud of, but I’m not a magician. “I am a coach who believes in teamwork,” the coach reiterated.
Dennis te Kloese supports the new Monterrey project
The presentation also included the participation of Dennis te Kloesenew sports president of Stripedwho expressed his confidence in the project led by Almeyda and highlighted the institution’s ambition to compete for championships again.
“I am excited to return to Mexico, I am happy that they invited me to build this new project. I welcome Matias Almeyda. There is a great demand and we are going to fulfill it,” said the manager.
With the arrival of Matias Almeyda, Monterey begins a new stage marked by sporting reconstruction, confidence in Mexican talent and the ambition to return to the elite of the Liga MX.
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