In it Opening 2025, Cougars He opted for a signing that seemed to change the course of the club. Aaron RamseyWelsh midfielder with career in Arsenal, Juventus and the wales teamwas presented as a star reinforcement.
His arrival generated international expectation, media coverage and hope among university fans. The club announced him as a top player, capable of leading the midfield and providing experience at key moments.
Ramsey debuted with enthusiasmscored a goal against Atlas and showed flashes of quality. However, his time with the team was brief and eventful.
He barely disputed six gamesaccumulated 235 minutes and failed to consolidate itself as a reference. The situation became more complex after the loss of his dog Haloa personal episode that affected his mood and connection with his environment.
The rout against America It was another hard blow. Ramsey decided to leave the team two days before to conclude the tournament, leaving a feeling of emptiness and lost opportunity.
Your case is not isolated. Pumas has repeated this pattern in other stages, betting on international figures who fail to adapt to the sporting project or the demands of Ciudad Universitaria. Next, we review other signings that arrived with fame and left without glory.
In 1997the club surprised by hiring Bernd Schusterformer player of real Madrid and Barcelona. His experience promised to raise the level of the team, but he only played nine games. He claimed health problems and terminated the contract early. Shortly after, he began his career as a coach.
Luis García Sanzwith past in Liverpool and Barcelonaalso had a brief stint with Pumas. After playing in Pueblaarrived with the expectation of providing leadership. However, differences with coach Mario Carrillo They limited their participation. His departure was silent and without sporting impact.
Daniel Alvesmulti-champion with Brazil and the Barcelonagenerated international attention upon arriving at Pumas. Juice 13 matches and gave five assistsbut his career in Mexico ended abruptly after being accused of sexual assault. The club separated him from the squad and sued for breach of contract.
The cases of Ramsey, Schuster, Garcia Sanz and Alves They reflect a trend that Pumas has not managed to reverse. Betting on big names does not guarantee performance on the court.
Whether due to lack of adaptation, internal conflicts or off-field scandals, international figures have not managed to establish themselves as leaders of the team.
Pumas continues to be an institution with tradition and a solid youth teambut its history with stellar signings invites you to review your hiring strategy. Success does not depend only on the resume, but on a effective integration into the sports project already university identity.
