Tigres UANL

Correa staying as Tigres dismiss River Plate interest

Tigres vice president Carlos Valenzuela has moved to shut down River Plate's pursuit of Ángel Correa, insisting the Argentine forward is "parte fundamental", a fundamental part, of Guido Pizarro's squad. The statement draws a firm line under weeks of speculation linking Correa with a return to South America, with both clubs reportedly having already agreed personal terms with the player. Tigres are demanding a significant fee to recoup their investment from last year, and Valenzuela's public stance signals the club will not be pressured into selling. For a fanbase still processing the CONCACAF Champions Cup final defeat to Toluca and André-Pierre Gignac's retirement, keeping Correa in Monterrey offers a rare piece of stability heading into the new campaign.…