Tigres UANL confirmed that Ángel Correa is no longer in Mexico after his departure for River Plate. The Monterrey-based club stated the Argentine’s travel permission was solely to finalize transfer details, complete medical exams, and progress toward joining the Argentine side. The club stands by its contract until 2030 and warns any interested team must respect the agreed terms. League standing: 17th in Liga MX, 0 pts, 0W-0D-1L from 1 games, recent form L.
What happened with Correa’s exit?
Argentine forward Ángel Correa said goodbye to his Tigres UANL teammates and coaching staff on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, following training. Sources close to the club said the player never mentioned receiving threats or facing risks to his safety or that of his family. The Monterrey-based side insisted the travel permission was granted exclusively to let Correa wrap up final transfer talks with River Plate, complete medical tests, and move toward his official signing.
The exit took an unexpected turn when Sabrina Di Marzo, Correa’s wife, claimed she had received threats and insults on social media. These statements, which also involved their daughters, led River Plate to consider documenting the case with FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The aim would be to pursue Correa’s free-agent status and avoid paying Tigres UANL a reported $15 million transfer fee.
Why the controversy matters for Tigres UANL
Internal sources at the Monterrey club called the emergence of these claims part of a pressure tactic during negotiations. Tigres’ leadership expressed dissatisfaction with the nature of the accusations and their impact on the deal. The Mexican side stressed that any interested team must respect the terms set out in the player’s current contract, which runs until 2030.
Tigres UANL is not only defending Correa’s contractual rights but warned it will pursue legal avenues if the exit proceeds without full payment of the release clause. The club made clear it will not alter its financial stance and that any move must comply with what was agreed.
What’s next for Correa and Tigres UANL?
For now, Ángel Correa’s future remains undecided. The player has already left Mexico and talks with River Plate remain open, though clouded by conflicting accounts of how his exit unfolded. Meanwhile, Tigres UANL is holding firm to its contract and ready to defend its interests should the dispute escalate to sporting or legal forums.
The Monterrey side, which lost 3-1 to Club Tijuana on July 17, 2026, enters this new chapter with zero points in the Apertura 2026 and six points behind leaders Cruz Azul. Their next fixture is at home against Atlético San Luis on July 26, 2026.
