Coach Víctor Manuel Vucetich has opened Tigres UANL’s doors to André-Pierre Gignac, who could join as an executive or coach, according to the club. In a statement on Tuesday, August 28, the manager said Gignac “belongs to Tigres” and that his return would be beneficial.
Vucetich explained that Gignac’s potential involvement would not be as a player, but as part of the coaching staff or as an executive. “I think Gignac belongs to Tigres. If he accepts, it would be very good and of great benefit to the institution,” the coach said. The idea is that Gignac brings his international experience and knowledge of the club’s culture.
The manager also noted that his own role within the organization is evolving. “I don’t have much experience in an administrative area because I have always been dedicated to the field,” he said. Vucetich maintains a good relationship with the board and is learning to manage administrative aspects, complementing his technical work. Opening the door to Gignac is part of a long-term project that aims to strengthen the club’s structure.
Impact on the squad and the table
Tigres UANL currently sits 15th in the Liga MX standings, with 4 points after 5 matches (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses). The team has scored 8 goals and conceded 10, with a -2 goal difference. The last win was 2-0 over Atlante FC on August 22. In the last five games, the form has been 1W-1D-3L, with the sequence WLLDL. The gap to the leaders, Club América, is 9 points.
Next steps and schedule
If Gignac’s return is confirmed, it would be carried out gradually and has not yet been finalized. Meanwhile, the club will continue to assess Vucetich’s continuity as head coach for next season. Fans can check the upcoming fixture on the fixtures page, which is the August 30 match against Santos Laguna away. To see the current squad, visit the squad page and check the latest data in the stats section.
