Bravos de Juárez is one of the youngest teams in the Liga MXone reality is that the franchise has not been able to achieve the desired results by bringing in players, one of its bets has been to come out a semester later to reach Turkish football. Here we tell you all the details.
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One of the projects that is still waiting to be consolidated is the Olímpico Benito Juárez. Because it was one of the teams that has invested the most in signings and strategists, with the aim of being able to have a leading role within the Liga MX.
For some tournaments now, Bravos has been investing in signings. Likewise, the team has reinforced line by line, although the reality has not been as desired, due to the fact that they have not been able to have a presence in a final phase. Among their bets, they signed a center back, who six months later will leave Mexico and Ciudad Juárez to have a new adventure in European football.
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Among the latest central defenders to join the Bravos de Juárez, the names of Carlos Salcedo, Francisco Calvo, Mosquera and Arturo Ortiz stand out. The truth is that the Costa Rican and the Colombian had become starters. Palermo even decided to leave the team, finding a place in the United States soccer in the second division. However, in the last matches ‘Titan’ had teamed up with the Colombian.
The player who has decided to end his stay in Juárez is Francisco Calvo. Since his arrival, excitement was generated, because he had a good run in Turkish soccer. Just as he had been a World Cup player in 2018 and 2022 with Costa Rica. Most of his career had been developed within the MLS. Although his credentials in the Old Continent were capitalized in 51 games.
Since his arrival he had the desired impact on the team. Although he had played only a few games, he became captain, being a permanent fixture for Mauricio Barbieri and at the time for Diego Mejía. In his brief time in Liga MX he played 20 games, contributing one goal and one assist. The reality is that in the Apertura 2024 he only played 3 games. The team mentioned that the player asked to leave.
“The central defender requested his release from the Juarez club to fulfill his desire to return to European football, so FC Juárez provided the player with the necessary support to complete the transfer. Calvo arrived at the Bravos in January of this year and played 20 games (17 in Liga MX and 3 in Leagues Cup), and even became the team captain in recent matches,” the Bravos de Juárez reported.
César Luis Merlo mentioned that the team has already reached an agreement for his departure. The center back will leave Bravos de Juárez to have a place in Turkey with the Hatayspor team and according to the source he has signed until June 2026. He has even already said goodbye through social media.
“I will always carry this city and its people in my heart, thank you for opening the doors and for the affection that I have always received since day one! Success in everything. THANK YOU FC JUÁREZ,” Francisco Calvo said on social media.
