The UANL Tigres hope to keep Gignac in the offices
Carlos González, president of the Tigres, hopes that Gignac will stay at the club. González offered the French forward a position
André-Pierre Gignac has left a mark on the UANL Tigres. The French forward ended his relationship with the Mexican team. However, the club's board hopes to be able to retain Gignac. The doors were opened to the former Marseille player in the offices of the university team.
The new president of the UANL Tigres, Carlos González, offered his impressions of André-Pierre Gignac. The leader is aware of what Gignac represents for the institution. This is why they offer the French striker a position off the pitch.
"In these years, almost 30 years, I have had to detect talent. What makes an executive and a successful person? Well, these are the characteristics that André Pierre-Gignac has. If he decides to transition to being an executive, he has passion, impressive discipline, he is very intelligent and those are the characteristics that great executives have," said the manager.
Carlos González is convinced that André-Pierre Gignac can assume an administrative role within the club. All the experience of the French forward can be used for the team from an institutional point of view. It would be a complex decision. It doesn't hurt to take into account that Gignac is on the MLS radar.
"When he is ready, prepared, I would love to have him as part of my team because they can contribute a lot to the club. What made him great as a player, if he prepares well and gives him time, he can easily become a great executive for the good of himself and hopefully for Tigres as well," he added.
Gignac in Mexico
On May 30, 2026, in the final of the Concacaf Champions League, André-Pierre Gignac would have played his last official game with the cat team's shirt. Gignac closes his participation with the Tigers with 222 goals scored and 8 trophies won.
"André is a legend, he has always had our respect, admiration and gratitude. There are 11 years of satisfaction, raising glasses, his professionalism, his quality, dedication, just gratitude. Cycles are cycles and cycles are fulfilled. We have been in conversations with him to see what's next for him," said the manager.
André-Pierre Gignac is 40 years old. The French forward will become a free agent in the coming weeks. The latest reports have linked Gignac with the MLS Orlando City shirt. Antoine Griezmann already plays in this club, a player who could promote the arrival of his compatriot.