Memo Ochoa explains the reason why he never signed for a big club in Europe

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Post published:January 21, 2023
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Guillermo Ochoa He is one of the most recognized goalkeepers in Mexicoalthough he has been one of the goalkeepers with the most goals, he has also been the only Mexican goalkeeper who has achieved emigrate to Europe and play for 4 different Leagues in the ‘Old Continent’. However, many fans wonder why. never played in a renowned team.

Memo Ochoa, in an interview with the Italian media Corriere Della Seraconfessed that the only reason he never signed for a big club in Europe was because of his passportsince important teams almost never occupy a foreigner square in the archers:

“Until three years ago I was from outside the EU and the big teams hardly accept an outsider in goal, they prefer to leave that place to a striker. But they have always looked for me.

In The Truth News we remind you that Guillermo Ochoa was linked with the psgbefore signing for the AjaccioIn addition, it is rumored that it was also claimed by the Liverpool FC of the Premier League in 2014; even, he was about to sign for the napolibut Standard Liège of Belgium he was unable to reach an agreement with the Italian club.

Who is the hero of Memo Ochoa?

In the same interview, Guillermo Ochoa was questioned about whether Jorge Campos was his biggest influence, although the former player from America admitted to having a lot of respect for ‘Brody’, he assured that his hero is Gianluigi Buffon:

“My childhood idol. If I’m a goalkeeper, it’s because of him. Campos is a great goalkeeper, an idol for my people, but different. Gigi is Gigi.”

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How old is Memo Ochoa?

The mexican goalkeeperwho currently plays in a Serie A team, has 37 years old. Although Ochoa is already in the twilight of his career, he has stated on several occasions that he would like to play in the World Cup in 2026.