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Yahoo
13-07-2025
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Álvaro Angulo: I hope I can live up to what Pumas stand for
Álvaro Angulo: I hope I can live up to what Pumas stand for Álvaro Angulo showed enthusiasm after his arrival in Mexico to join Pumas, aware of the weight of the institution. 'I know the institution I'm coming to, I hope to be up to what Pumas is,' said the Colombian defender. Advertisement Angulo highlighted his happiness at reuniting with Efraín Juárez, whom he already knew from his time at Nacional. 'I'm going to find a technical body that I already had, where I did well sports-wise,' he shared. The player also mentioned Juárez's influence on his signing: 'I spoke with him from the beginning and he showed me the interest he had in having me'. Additionally, he confessed that Ramsey's arrival increased his excitement about joining the club. Although he will not play in Matchday 1, Angulo is already working with the team and seeks to contribute his experience. His incorporation strengthens Pumas, which still expects to add more reinforcements, including a goalkeeper after the departure of Álex Padilla. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.


Reuters
04-07-2025
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Ramsey joins Mexico's Pumas UNAM after Cardiff City exit
MEXICO CITY, July 3 (Reuters) - Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has joined Mexican side Pumas UNAM as a free agent, following a two-year stint at his boyhood club Cardiff City, the Liga MX team announced on Thursday. The former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder signed a one-year contract with Pumas after briefly stepping in as Cardiff interim manager before the club's relegation to League One in April. "I'm very excited, at a good point in my career to move forward. I know what the expectations are for this club and I'm here to do my part and help in any way I can," the 34-year-old Ramsey said at his presentation. "I'm excited about this new challenge and surrounded by good players." Ramsey, who shares an agent with Pumas head coach Efrain Juarez, has made it clear he wants to continue competing at the top level and is eyeing a leading role with Wales at the 2026 World Cup. "I have had a lot of experience in my career and that obviously puts me in a good position," Ramsey added. "I want to contribute in my role and achieve the objectives we have set for this season. There are things to be excited about and I am looking forward to this challenge." Pumas will play a friendly match against Spanish side Leganes on Sunday before kicking off their Apertura campaign on July 12 when they visit Santos Laguna. Ramsey is also expected to feature in the team's upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign.


CNA
04-07-2025
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- CNA
Ramsey joins Mexico's Pumas UNAM after Cardiff City exit
MEXICO CITY :Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has joined Mexican side Pumas UNAM as a free agent, following a two-year stint at his boyhood club Cardiff City, the Liga MX team announced on Thursday. The former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder signed a one-year contract with Pumas after briefly stepping in as Cardiff interim manager before the club's relegation to League One in April. "I'm very excited, at a good point in my career to move forward. I know what the expectations are for this club and I'm here to do my part and help in any way I can," the 34-year-old Ramsey said at his presentation. "I'm excited about this new challenge and surrounded by good players." Ramsey, who shares an agent with Pumas head coach Efrain Juarez, has made it clear he wants to continue competing at the top level and is eyeing a leading role with Wales at the 2026 World Cup. "I have had a lot of experience in my career and that obviously puts me in a good position," Ramsey added. "I want to contribute in my role and achieve the objectives we have set for this season. There are things to be excited about and I am looking forward to this challenge." Pumas will play a friendly match against Spanish side Leganes on Sunday before kicking off their Apertura campaign on July 12 when they visit Santos Laguna.


BBC News
03-07-2025
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- BBC News
Wales midfielder Ramsey finalises move to Mexican side Pumas
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has completed his move to Mexican side Club Universidad Nacional, - known as Pumas is understood Ramsey has joined the Mexico City-based club on a one-year deal and becomes the first high-profile British player to play in the Mexican 34-year-old shares the same agent as Pumas manager Efrain was appointed Cardiff interim manager for the final three games of the 2024-25 Championship season after the club sacked Omer he was unable to prevent relegation to League One and his departure from the club was confirmed in posted on social media that he had left League One-bound Cardiff City with "a lot of different emotions"."For now I am on a new adventure but I will be keeping a close eye on the club as always and it will forever have my support," he has made it clear he wants to continue his playing career and lead Wales at the World Cup next returned to his boyhood club Cardiff in 2023, but injuries have restricted his game finished sixth in the 2024-25 Mexican standings and qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Wales & Cardiff's Ramsey to join Mexican side Pumas
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has agreed a deal to sign for Mexican side Club Universidad Nacional - known as Pumas UNAM - according to the PA news agency. The former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder would become the first high-profile British player to play in the Mexican league should the formalities of the move be completed. Advertisement Ramsey was appointed Cardiff interim manager for the final three games of the 2024-25 Championship season after the club sacked Omer Riza. The 34-year-old was unable to prevent Cardiff from being relegated to the third tier, but reports had linked him with taking charge of the Bluebirds on a full-time basis this summer. Ramsey shares the same agent as Pumas manager Efrain Juarez. Ramsey has made it clear he wants to continue his playing career and lead Wales at the World Cup next summer. "There's a lot to play for and that World Cup is a massive carrot being dangled," Ramsey said in April. Advertisement Ramsey returned to his boyhood club Cardiff in 2023, but injuries have restricted his game time and he is currently recovering from a hamstring surgery. Pumas finished sixth in the 2024-25 Mexican standings and qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup.