Agustín Marchesín was one of the main architects of América's championship. The Argentine goalkeeper dressed as a hero on more than one occasion with the 'Águilas', the last time in the final of the Campeón de Campeones against Tigres, where he saved three penalties. This made his relationship with the club stronger and stronger, but as a well-known song says, "everything has its end."
The América club made it official on Wednesday that the 'Titán' will leave Mexico to become a new player for Porto in Portugal. Although the details are not official, it is speculated that he will sign until 2023 for 7.2 million euros.
"Thank you Marchesin for your effort and dedication. You gave your all in every game, and thanks to your saves, we won the 13th championship. Now it's time to take your greatness to Porto. BOA SORTE, MARCHE!", the club posted.
Thank you @amarchesin1 for your effort and dedication. You gave your all in every game, and thanks to your saves, we won the 13th championship. Now it's time to take your greatness to @FCPorto. BOA SORTE, MARCHE! #SOMOSAMÉRICA
— Club América (@ClubAmerica) July 31, 2019
The information was communicated to the player on Tuesday. During América's training session, he couldn't hide his excitement at being back on the field. Miguel Herrera called him to take him to the club's offices and give him the news.
Upon arriving on the field, he sat on one of the fences that divides the fields and was embraced by the coaching staff and equipment managers, which brought him to tears.
Porto demands that Marchesín join the team as soon as possible to face the third round of Champions League qualifiers this weekend.
The options to replace the Argentine include two names: Pedro Gallese, who is currently on loan at Alianza Lima but belongs to Veracruz, and Memo Ochoa, who continues at Standard Liege in Belgium.
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