André-Pierre Gignac: “Soy un mexicano más” | Vive el Mundial

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André-Pierre Gignac, the storied Tigres striker who arrived in Monterrey a decade ago as a virtual unknown, has become a fixture of Mexican football. The French forward recalls his improbable journey to the city without knowing it at all, only to discover a home. Now Gignac insists he will stay in Mexico permanently, declaring himself just another Mexican, a testament to how thoroughly he has embedded himself in the country's sporting culture.