Tigres UANL are targeting Luciano Gondou as a new forward to bolster their attack. The Mexican club are interested in the 25-year-old Argentine who currently plays for CSKA Moscow in Russia.
The need for a goalscorer is clear in the team's current situation. Tigres are positioned 16th in the Apertura 2026 general table with just 5 points from six matches. Their record is one win, two draws, and three losses, having scored 8 goals and conceded 10 for a -2 goal difference. Their last result was a 0-0 draw against Santos Laguna on August 30. This form leaves them 11 points behind the leaders, Club America.
Luciano Gondou is a 25-year-old Argentine forward playing for CSKA Moscow. His profile has caught the eye of Tigres UANL scouts due to his scoring ability and potential. Gondou was part of the Argentina Olympic team that qualified for the Paris 2024 Games. Under coach Javier Mascherano, the player had a notable involvement. Mascherano himself stated that Gondou was "marcando cuatro goles en el proceso" (scoring four goals in the process) during qualification.
His arrival could provide a major boost to an attack searching for identity. Following the departures of key figures like André-Pierre Gignac and Ángel Correa, the team needs a name that can deliver goals consistently.
The potential signing of Gondou is being considered to enhance an offensive line that already includes Rodrigo 'Búfalo' Aguirre and Ozziel Herrera, who recently arrived from Atlas after their back-to-back championship wins. However, goal production has not met expectations at the start of the tournament. Another recent addition, Ricardo Monreal, has been used in a deeper role, an area where the team has also struggled to create danger.
The Argentine's possible arrival would give more options to the coaching staff, which is expected to be led by Víctor Manuel Vucetich. The manager, known as 'Rey Midas' and with a past at Rayados de Monterrey, would thus have a new element to shape his attack.
Tigres UANL are going through a tough period in Liga MX. Their recent form over the last five outings is one win, two draws, and two losses (DDWLL).
The next fixture is key. The felinos will host Necaxa, who are in 12th place, on September 6 at the Estadio Universitario. A win against a direct rival in the table would be an important step to change the dynamic. All information on upcoming matches is available on our fixtures calendar.
The Tigres UANL board is working against the clock to secure a reinforcement who can provide the goals the team desperately needs for the next phase of the tournament.
