Liga MX: FC Juárez loses its captain who signs with a European team

Days before the transfer market closes, FC Juarez has confirmed an important loss to its squad. It is the Costa Rican defender, Francisco Calvowho will travel to Türkiye to join the Hatayspor starting this season.

Through social media the Braves announced the departure of their captain, “FC Juárez reports the loss of Costa Rican footballer Francisco Calvo, who has been transferred to Hatayspor of Turkey permanently.“, it reads.

According to FC Juárez, this decision was made in compliance with the player’s wishes, who was looking for another opportunity to play in Europe. Thus, the Central American footballer, just a few months after arriving at the club, is leaving to continue his career in the old continent.

On his way through the border, Bald He only played a total of 20 matches, 17 in Liga MXwhere all of them were starters. In addition to 3 more matches in the Leagues Cup, all of this in 2024. In this Apertura 2024 he only played 3 of 6 games, his last appearance with the team was in Matchday 4 against América.

For now FC Juarez has not confirmed whether he will look for a player to take his place. For the moment, Carlos Salcedo and Dieter Villalpando have been considered as the new captains in the last few games.

Graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Occidente with a degree in Communication Sciences. My path in journalism began in August 2019 on the debate.com.mx portal as a Web Reporter in the sports section where I am in charge of keeping readers informed of the best of national and international sports. I also cover Liga MX matches through the portal with the details of each one of them. I am passionate about sports communication, which is where the most emotions can be found. I was also a correspondent for the digital media Zona Brava MX based in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. With them I had direct contact with the Liga de Ascenso MX through the professional team Dorados de Sinaloa. I also have experience in the communications area of ​​the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Sinaloa where I collaborated with the creation of content for the social networks of the same entity. Currently I am preparing myself more thoroughly in the sports world, I also have experience in broadcasting thanks to projects taught in my university development.

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