Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, the historic goalkeeper of the Mexican National Team, is going through one of the most uncertain moments of his career. At the age of 40, without a team and with the 2026 World Cup less than a year away, the possibility of living his sixth World Cup is hanging by a thread.
For the goalkeeper, who has always declared his desire to retire after the World Cup organized in Mexico, the United States and Canada, the lack of a club represents a major obstacle.
A signing that was thwarted at the last minute
A few weeks ago, Guillermo Ochoa was very close to signing a contract with Burgos FC of the Spanish Second Division.
Everything seemed to have been finalized: he had passed a medical examination and had even given his initial approval to the contract.
However, last-minute disagreements put the brakes on the operation.
With the market about to close, the Spanish club looked for another option and left the goalkeeper without a team.
This unexpected turn of events seriously complicated their outlook.
Although the goalkeeper has proven to be in good shape, without official minutes it will be difficult for coach Javier Aguirre to consider him for the next call-ups to the Mexican National Team.
Options abroad and return to Mexico
Despite the frustration in Spain, Guillermo Ochoa still has alternatives.
He has received proposals from teams in Saudi Arabia, Central America and even Liga MX.
The main challenge is not the lack of offers, but to find a club that will guarantee him tenure and continuity in the 2026 season.
He is going through one of the most uncertain moments of his career
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The possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia seems complicated for family reasons, although it would be an attractive option from an economic point of view.
In Central America it would have a place as an international reference, but the competitive level might not be enough to keep up with the national team.
In Mexico, on the other hand, there are still clubs interested in his experience, although the foreigner quotas and the bet on new talents play against him.
Time pressure and the role in the selection process
Buzzy
The calendar does not favor him either.
The Saudi Arabian market closes in a few days, while the Liga MX market will close shortly after.
This puts Guillermo Ochoa against the clock.
If he does not sign soon, he could spend several months without official activity, which would compromise his physical condition and his chances of reaching the World Cup.
Coach Javier Aguirre has already warned that he will only count on active players.
Although Ochoa is a reference for the National Team and has been captain in multiple tournaments, the rules apply to everyone.
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