Uruguayan forward Emiliano Gómez is the new signing for Tigres UANL. The Monterrey-based club finalized an agreement with Puebla for his services with only the official announcement pending to make him a formal addition.
The Tigres board accelerated negotiations in the final hours of the Liga MX registration period to secure the player. Both clubs had to act quickly before the deadline closed. Gómez, now awaiting the official announcement, will join the squad in San Nicolás and be available for head coach Víctor Manuel Vucetich.
The arrival of Emiliano Gómez addresses a specific need in Tigres' attack. The team had lost players during the transfer window and required more depth in their forward line. Rodrigo Aguirre was the main experienced striker prior to this signing.
The team's current context makes this reinforcement even more significant. Tigres UANL sits in 15th place in the Liga MX table, with just 6 points from 7 matches. Their record shows one win, three draws, and three losses. They have scored 9 goals and conceded 11, resulting in a -2 goal difference. They trail league leaders Club America by 10 points.
Emiliano Gómez will be available to Víctor Manuel Vucetich immediately after the official announcement is made. The deal is already closed, and the player only awaits that formal step to integrate into training.
His signing comes at a key point in the schedule. Tigres drew 1-1 against Necaxa on September 6th. Their recent form, however, shows a five-match unbeaten run, with one win and four draws.
The Uruguayan arrives to provide options and competition in the attacking zone. His profile as a forward offers a different alternative to the players already in the squad. Vucetich will be able to rotate and vary his tactical approaches with this new piece.
The Tigres UANL squad for 2026 gains an offensive element in a transfer window that had already seen departures. The complete team roster is available on our squad list. The updated league table, where the team aims to climb, can be seen at standings.
Tigres' next fixture is the Clásico Regio against Monterrey, scheduled for September 13th. The Rayados currently occupy tenth place in the standings.
