Sergio Canales' time at Rayados de Monterrey has come to an end. The Monterrey club confirmed the departure of the Spanish midfielder after the Clausura 2026 tournament, in which the team failed to qualify for the playoffs and did not achieve its main objective. Through social media, the club bid farewell to the player with a message reflecting its impact both on and off the field. "Your quality made you shine on the pitch, but what truly marked us was the bond you built with our fans. We wish you all the best in what's to come, Sergio Canales. Monterrey will always be your home," the club stated. End of Sergio Canales' time with Rayados. The departure of Sergio Canales marks the end of a process that began in the Apertura 2023 tournament, when he arrived as one of the most important signings in Liga MX history. During his time with the club, the Spaniard established himself as a key player, contributing talent, leadership, and consistency. However, despite his prominent role, Rayados failed to win the league championship. In the Clausura 2026, his performance declined: he played 13 matches, 10 as a starter, totaling 945 minutes and scoring three goals. In the final stretch of the tournament, he even stopped playing, notably missing the match against Santos in Week 17.

Sergio Canales's stats in Monterrey

Sergio Canales's time in Mexican soccer left some relevant statistics:

These figures place him as one of the most productive foreign players in his position during his time in Liga MX, although without a title to his name.

Sergio Canales's farewell message

After his departure from Rayados was confirmed, the player used his social media to share a message of gratitude towards the club, the fans, and the city.

“For welcoming me as one of the Gang and making me and my family feel at home. For giving me your love from the stands in every match and in every corner of this city. For allowing me to proudly wear this jersey.“For being there in the good times and the tough times. Thank you, Rayados,” the player said. He further elaborated on his decision: “I've decided that this is the moment to close this chapter. Defending this jersey has been an enormous honor. Rayados will always be a special and important place for me and my family. Thank you, Rayados.” A difficult departure without a championship. Sergio Canales, the former Real Betis player, acknowledged that it wasn't easy to make the decision to leave Monterrey, an institution he joined with high expectations. “Saying goodbye to a place you've felt is never easy, which is why I'm finding it hard to find the words. “I arrived at Rayados full of enthusiasm to experience an important stage in my professional career, and from day one I felt the affection of these fans.” “In football, you have to make difficult decisions. This is the moment to close this chapter. It's a decision I've communicated to the club, but I leave with gratitude and a full heart.” I'm taking away moments I'll never forget, not just matches, goals, and victories, but the way this city embraced me and my family and made us feel at home. Barrial.

Meanwhile, the future of the Spanish midfielder remains open, after closing a chapter in Liga MX where he left his individual mark, but without achieving the coveted championship.

“Thank you, fans, for the good times and for being there in the most difficult ones. I hope things work out because this team deserves to be champions soon. We'll meet again,” he concluded.