Club de Fútbol Monterrey has already confirmed the most relevant squad changes ahead of Apertura 2026, aiming to reverse a troubled season. With 13th place in Liga MX, 18 pts, 5W-3D-9L from 17 games and a recent form LWLDL, the team needs urgent reinforcements.

Which signings are arriving?

The club announced the arrival of Brazilian striker Gabriel Santos, from Athletico Paranaense, for a fee of 4.2 million euros. Santos, 24, scored 12 goals last season and is expected to improve the 22 goals Monterrey has netted so far. In addition, Mexican midfielder Luis Hernández returns from a loan at Santos Laguna, adding experience to the midfield.

Who is leaving?

Among the departures, central defender Javier González has signed with Club América after 78 appearances with the rayados. His exit leaves a gap in the back line, especially as the team has conceded 24 goals, a -2 goal difference the coach Antonio Mohamed wants to fix. Argentine winger Matías Rojas also confirmed his move to Club Universidad Nacional (Pumas) in search of more minutes.

How does this impact the campaign?

The new signings arrive while Monterrey sits 18 points behind leaders U.N.A.M. - Pumas. With a leaky defense and an attack needing consistency, Santos and Hernández aim to balance the scales. Mohamed has said the goal is “to regain confidence and get back into the cup spots”.

What’s next for the club?

The first Apertura match will be against Club Tijuana on July 21, and the coach has already scheduled a series of intensive trainings. Management is also weighing a possible MLS goalkeeper purchase before the August transfer window closes. With fan pressure and the need to climb the table, every decision will be closely watched.

Club de Fútbol Monterrey faces an immediate challenge: turning current numbers (22 goals scored, 24 conceded) into positive results and moving away from the relegation zone. The coming months will show whether the market moves achieve that aim.