Maxi Meza’s last game in Monterrey: he was saved from a red card for a hard foul and did not come on in the second half :: Olé

04/08/2024 09:10hs.

After six seasons, 238 games, 39 goals, 32 assists and four titles, Maximiliano Meza juice This Saturday his last game with the shirt of Monterreybefore packing their bags and traveling to Argentina to join the brand new River of Marcelo Gallardo. In his farewell, the midfielder played only the first 45 minutes in the penalty shootout against Pumas and He was cautioned for a very harsh infraction that bordered on a red card.

In a complicated context at Rayados, where the continuity of their coach is currently being discussed Fernando Ortizthe ex Gymnastics and Independent He was a starter on his team, who arrived in need after the defeat against Austin in the debut for the Leagues Cup.

However, after a lackluster first half, the coach decided to replace him and he did not play the second half. Meza, in addition, He was conditioned by the yellow card he received in the 32nd minute, after a very hard foul from behind on winger César Huerta.

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Maxi Meza’s harsh violation in his farewell to Monterrey

So harsh was the infringement of the former champion Liga MX (Opening 2019), the MX Cup (2020) y the Concacaf Champions League (2019 and 2021), which Even the VAR reviewed the action to analyze a possible red card. Finally, after reviewing the play, They respected the referee’s decision to caution him.

At half time, Meza was replaced by Tecatito Corona, who was in charge of opening the game, at 8 minutes into the second half. But Rayados could not hold on to the lead and, with 10 minutes to go, Rogelio Funes Mori, a historic former Monterrey player, tied the game for PumasWith the tie, everything was decided on penalties and Monterrey said goodbye to the Leagues Cup.

After his farewell to Monterrey, Meza is expected to arrive in Argentina this Monday to comply with the corresponding medical examination and sign his contract with River until December 2026.

Another one for Gallardo: Maxi Meza is River’s new reinforcement

To size up what the return of Marcelo Gallardo River is satisfied with reviewing the revolution that has been caused by the return of the new coach and CEO of football: The club went from having withdrawn from the market to accelerating to ensure not only the return of Germán Pezzella -with details to be transferred to the documents- but also the signing of Maxi Meza. A footballer/fan who will be flying to Argentina in the next few hours to join the team that MG will manage.

River’s leaders and their counterparts from Rayados reached an understanding on the final numbers of the agreement for MM: The Treasury of Núñez agreed to pay US$ 2,000,000 as compensation for the interruption of the contract of the 31-year-old midfielder, who plans to say goodbye to Monterrey this Saturday at 11 p.m.taking advantage of the match in Austin against Pumas for the Leagues Cup. A farewell that if it didn’t happen now, was planned for the end of the year, when his contract in Mexico expired.

Thus, while preparing for his formal presentation scheduled for the start of the week, Gallardo begins to shape his new River: Meza will be landing in Ezeiza on Monday to undergo the corresponding medical examination as soon as possible and sign his contract until December 2026, which will allow Muñeco to include him as one of the five changes allowed by Conmebol in the good faith list of the Copa Libertadores.

For now, Napoleon will welcome a footballer who is coming with rhythm. Meza played 48 games last year, with nine goals and an appealing versatility: he played in five different positions, all in the middle. Another added value that will ensure a boost that comes to cover a position that had been left vacant by the sale of Esequiel Barco to Spartak Moscow.

Pezzella: a regression with only one signature

With Meza’s OK, Muñeco is now turning his attention to other negotiations. Germán Pezzella’s future, in that line, will be at River. Now, how the method will be structured so that his departure from Betis is as he wishes, on good terms, is what is under discussion.

In the late hours of Saturday, The Andalusian and Argentine leaders were negotiating the methods by which the 33-year-old defender’s exit fee, valued at €4.5 million, will be paid.The parties must agree whether payment will be made as initially assumed (transferring the total amount of the termination), or whether it will be made in exchange for a transfer.

And the right back? The option of Fabricio Bustos is encouraged by the difficulty of repatriating Gonzalo Montiel. The club hopes to negotiate a similar exit for the 28-year-old right-back as Meza: reach an agreement with Inter de Porto Alegre to pay compensation and terminate the contract which will be valid until the end of the year. Without any hope of renewing it, the Gauchos are open to negotiations. But time is running out.

Because on Friday at 7pm in Argentina, River will have to present the new list. With six reinforcements already closed -more Pezzella next to remember- It is a fact that one of the five players who came at the request of Martín Demichelis will be left out of the CL roster.Who they will be will depend on the evaluation of the Muñeco, whose revolution does not stop.