By Wilson Florez
Henry Martín was a key piece in the Águilas del América three-time championship in the Liga MX. The 33-year-old veteran forward had a very good performance among André Jardine’s approaches. Europe knocked on the doorbut Henry Martín preferred to stay in Mexico despite the suggestions from Hugo Sánchez.
In an intervention for ESPN’s Fútbol Picante, Hugo Sánchez revealed that He advised Henryh Martín to go to Europe in 2024However, the Mexican forward remained in Liga MX.
“I have suggested to Henry that he go to Europe. When the time came for the renewal of America, there was a mobilization of opinions about which team could be, which could be, and which could not, and then it was there that I was surprised that Henry didn’t decide to go to Europe”Sánchez said for ESPN.
At that time, according to reports, Henry Martín was tempted by several clubs in Europe. The azulcrema striker would have been sought by Wolverhampton of the Premier League and AEK Athens of Greek football. But the “Bomba” preferred to stay in Mexico.
Hugo Sánchez believes that beyond staying in his comfort zone, Henry Martín knew his body. The “Pentapichichi” sensed a scenario in which Martín He already felt that physically he could not give his 100%. This may have influenced his decision.
“If I didn’t decide to go to Europe It is because physically he perhaps already had some feeling of not being able to be 100%. From then until now there has been some irregularity because his body has not allowed it,” he explained.
Henry Martín at the Clausura 2026
A tear in the hamstring has cut off Henry Martín’s rhythm in recent seasons. The Mexican forward has had constant relapses and this kept her away from the fields with the Águilas del América and the Mexican team.
In the Clausura tournament he has only been able to play 4 games (246 minutes on the field). Henry Martín has only contributed 1 assist in that amount of time. Henry Martín’s last goal was on May 19, 2025in a match against Cruz Azul during the Liguilla of the Clausura 2025 tournament.
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