# Tigres UANL striker recruitment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tigres-uanl-striker-recruitment
> Updated: 2026-09-10T22:21:52.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Tigres UANL began a search for a new striker to strengthen its squad for the Apertura 2026 tournament. Coach and sporting vice president Víctor Manuel Vucetich indicated that the club was analyzing profiles from Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, seeking a player who could provide “immediate performance without a lengthy adaptation period” while adhering to financial constraints.

The recruitment process concluded with the signing of two attacking players: Guillermo “Memote” Martínez and Emiliano Gómez. Martínez, a 31-year-old Mexican striker, joined from Pumas UNAM for a reported $2.5 million. Gómez, a 24-year-old Uruguayan forward, arrived from Puebla. The club aims to improve its offensive capabilities as it currently occupies 15th place in the standings.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Tigres UANL signs Martínez and Gómez to bolster attack

Tigres UANL has signed Mexican striker Guillermo “Memote” Martínez from Pumas and Uruguayan forward Emiliano Gómez from Puebla to strengthen their attack for the Apertura 2026 tournament.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tigres-uanl-signs-martnez-and-gmez-to-bolster-attack

### 2026-09-04: Tigres continues search for new striker

Tigres coach Víctor Manuel Vucetich stated the club is searching for a striker who can perform immediately, analyzing candidates from South America to ensure both sporting and financial success.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tigres-continues-search-for-new-striker

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