Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa He joined Serie A group Salernitana on a free switch from Membership America on contract till June 2023, the Italian membership introduced on Friday.

Liga MX aspect America, the place Ochoa has performed since 2019, mentioned goodbye to the 37-year-old Mexican captain on Tuesday. In a statement on Twitter Wishing him success in his subsequent problem in Europe.

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“The participant has tied with the membership till 30 June 2023 with the choice of time beyond regulation and can put on the quantity 13 jersey,” Salernitana mentioned. in a statement.

The signing got here after Salernitana confirmed the goalkeeper. Luigi Basket injured within the calf.

Ochoa blocked Robert Lewandowski’s penalty for Mexico’s 0-0 draw with Poland within the World Cup opening sport final month. Nonetheless, Mexico couldn’t make it out of the group stage after shedding to eventual champions Argentina, regardless of beating Saudi Arabia of their final match.

Ochoa could face defending champions AC Milan in his Serie A debut when the Italian league restarts on January 4. Salernitana is twelfth within the standings.

Data from the Related Press contributed to this report.