Pizarro hints Gignac's Tigres farewell set for May 30 final

May 24, 2026

Guido Pizarro has indicated that André-Pierre Gignac will play his final match for Tigres on May 30 in the Concacaf Champions Cup final (1). The French striker, a true club legend, appears set to close his chapter with Tigres on the biggest stage available. Pizarro's comments, made without an official club announcement, have sent shockwaves through the fanbase ahead of what now carries even greater weight.

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1. informador.mx — Guido Pizarro da importante información sobre Gignac y Tigres

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