Club de Fútbol Monterrey, commonly known as Rayados, has initiated a profound restructuring following a forgettable 2026 season where sporting objectives were not met. This "clean-up" has already confirmed the departure of Nicolás Sánchez as interim head coach and, according to reports, the contract termination of French forward Anthony Martial, marking the beginning of significant changes within the institution.

The Rayados board officially announced the departure of Nicolás Sánchez, who served as interim head coach. The club reported, by mutual agreement, the conclusion of his tenure leading the men's First Team, after failing to achieve the expected results since replacing Torrent. The institution expressed gratitude for his professionalism and commitment first as an institutional assistant coach and then as interim.

Alongside Nicolás Sánchez, Severo Meza, Esteban Landazabal, and Vicente Espadas will also cease their functions in the coaching staff. These collective departures underscore the magnitude of the "clean-up" that Club de Fútbol Monterrey is implementing in its sporting structure, seeking a new direction after recent failures.

The restructuring is not limited to the coaching staff. According to information from journalist Carlos Ponz, Club de Fútbol Monterrey has decided to rescind Anthony Martial's contract. The French forward, who arrived with high expectations as a star player, failed to perform at the expected level on the field, which precipitated his exit.

The necessity for these changes stems from a season where the significant investment made by Rayados was not reflected in performance. The team was eliminated from the Concachampions by Cruz Azul and quickly exited the Clausura 2026 Liguilla, despite boasting one of the most valuable squads in all of Liga MX. The results never lived up to expectations.

This series of disappointments generated a strong internal crisis at Club de Fútbol Monterrey. The board has begun to make important decisions with a view to a deep restructuring that will allow the regiomontano team to once again compete for titles and meet the high expectations of its fans for upcoming seasons.