Pumas sign Jesús Molina ahead of Liga MX Clausura 2023
Former Chivas Guadalajara and Club América midfielder Jesús Molina has joined Pumas, as Los Auriazules look to bounce back from a poor Apertura 2022.
A few days before the Clausura 2023 begins, Pumas are still looking for reinforcements to shore up the squad and have now completed the signing of midfielder Jesús Molina.
The 34-year-old has plenty of experience of life at one of the Liga MX’s ‘big four’ clubs: he joins Los Auriazules from Chivas Guadalajara, while he has also had a spell with Club América.
On their official media platforms, Pumas welcomed the Tigres youth product, who will now report for pre-season training under the orders of head coach Rafael Puente del Río.
“These colours are defended with great determination and passion. Welcome to the blue and gold,” the seven-time Mexican champions wrote on social media.
Estos colores se defienden con mucha garra y pasión. Bienvenido al azul y oro. 🙌#SoyDePumas #OrigenDeLaPasión pic.twitter.com/bYn6wlXfZL
— PUMAS (@PumasMX) January 3, 2023
Pumas fans question Molina signing
The news was not well received by Pumas fans, as some consider that Molina is joining the club at a time when he is not playing his best football and, given his age, is on the decline.
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In the Clausura 2023 tournament, which begins on 6 January, Pumas are out to return to the Liga MX top spots after an Apertura 2022 campaign in which they failed to qualify for the playoffs.
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