Grêmio Nears Purchase of Funes Mori from Monterrey: Details and Latest Updates

Grêmio is close to agreeing the purchase of Funes Mori, from Monterrey, in Mexico. As found out by the ge, The center forward agreed to transfer to the Rio Grande do Sul club, and the parties are already discussing details of the contract.

Tricolor’s football department is trying to close the deal as soon as possible so that the player can complete the pre-season with the rest of the group. The idea is to conclude a three-year contract with the 32-year-old player – the values ​​are still kept confidential.

1 of 1 Rogélio Funes Mori celebrates a goal for Monterrey — Photo: Disclosure/Monterrey Rogélio Funes Mori celebrates a goal for Monterrey — Photo: Disclosure/Monterrey

Monterrey has already communicated to the Gauchos the amount they wish to receive for the transfer and the amount was accepted by Tricolor. The striker’s contract with the Mexican club runs until June 2024.

The center forward has been monitored by Tricolor since mid-2023. At that time, the club from Rio Grande do Sul made contact, but negotiations did not progress.

Funes Mori was born in Argentina, but is a naturalized Mexican. He has played for Monterrey since July 2015 and also has spells at River Plate, Benfica and Eskisehirspor-TUR. In 2022, he played at the Qatar World Cup for the Mexican national team.

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At Monterrey, the player has 328 matches and scored 159 goals. In the current season, he played 17 games, scored seven goals and made two assists. The expectation is that the player will already play in the Campeonato Gaúcho.

Grêmio returns to work on January 8th to begin the 2024 pre-season. The team debuts at Gauchão on the 20th or 21st of this month.

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2024-01-03 13:27:25
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