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.
