Efraín Juárez embraces his responsibility to be the champion in the Apertura 2025 of Liga MX; "No room for excuses, this is Pumas."
Efraín Juárez, the technical director of Pumas UNAM, has been actively shaping the squad for the upcoming Apertura 2025 tournament, aiming to break a 14-year streak without winning a trophy and compete for the Mexican football title.
One of the significant reinforcements for Pumas is Aaron Ramsey, the former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder and Wales captain. Ramsey has signed a one-year contract with Pumas as a free agent after leaving Cardiff City. He brings significant experience from top European leagues and aims to play a leading role both for Pumas and for Wales at the 2026 World Cup.
Another potential reinforcement is Alvaro Angulo, a Colombian defender currently at Independiente de Avellaneda. Juárez previously coached Angulo at Atletico Nacional, making this a potential reunion. Despite Angulo having a contract until December 2027 with Independiente, Pumas has presented an attractive offer, and Angulo is considering the move.
Juárez has also announced that there will be changes (departures) in the team, though specific names were not fully disclosed. At least three players, including Rogelio (last name not detailed in the search results), have been identified for departure.
Efraín Juárez is optimistic about a positive start for Pumas in the Apertura 2025 and expressed hope that they can meet the objectives they set at the beginning of the tournament. He trusts in the "important project of La Cantera" as an alternative if more signings cannot be made.
Aaron Ramsey, who hopes to make his debut with Pumas soon, expressed enthusiasm about helping Pumas achieve their goals in the upcoming season and CONCACAF Champions Cup. Juárez has a list of potential players for reinforcements, and he is confident that more signings can be made in the coming days.
Pumas failed to meet objectives in the last Liga MX tournament, but Juárez is satisfied with the team's preparation for the Apertura 2025 tournament. The market changes frequently, so the exact number of reinforcements is uncertain, but the focus seems to be blending experienced international talent like Ramsey with familiar players like Angulo, all under Juárez's strategic vision.
Efraín Juárez has accepted the challenge of leading Pumas towards the championship and declared his hope that Pumas can bring many joys to the fans in the Apertura 2025. He stated that there are no excuses for Pumas in the Apertura 2025, and the objective for him and Pumas is to compete for the Mexican football title.
Sports are a critical aspect of Pumas' strategy for the Apertura 2025 tournament, with the aim of ending a 14-year trophy drought. Aaron Ramsey, a seasoned footballer with experience from top European leagues, has joined Pumas to play a leading role, bringing his expertise and ambition to compete for the Mexican football title.
