Club Tijuana continues to strengthen its roster for the 2026 Apertura with the signing of Brazilian forward Elias Manoel. The 24-year-old has signed an 18-month contract and will join his new team to face the local championship.
What happened?
The Brazilian Elias Manoel is the new reinforcement of Club Tijuana for the 2026 Apertura. The 24-year-old forward signed an 18-month contract and will join his new team to face the local championship.
Why it matters for Club Tijuana?
The arrival of the Brazilian Elias Manoel directly responds to the strategic plan implemented by Sebastián Abreu in the Tijuana bench. The Uruguayan strategist, focused on returning the team's protagonism to the Liga MX, took advantage of his close link with the Botafogo institution to follow up on his team's roster and request the priority hiring of the young South American player.
What comes next?
The incorporation of the Brazilian forward represents an important effort by the Tijuana board to assemble a highly competitive team. The Uruguayan strategist is confident that the qualities of his new pupil will make a significant difference in the tactical scheme he intends to implement throughout the tournament. With the arrival of his new reinforcement, the Tijuana team is ready to face its next commitments in the local championship.
The Tijuana fan base maintains high expectations for the performance that the South American striker can offer in this new stage within Mexican football. With the arrival of Elias Manoel, Club Tijuana seeks to gain variants on the front under the command of Sebastián Abreu to compete in the top positions of the tournament.
Currently, Club Tijuana is in third place in the Liga MX with 3 points, 1 victory, and 0 defeats in 1 game, with a record of 3 goals in favor and 1 against. The next competition date will be against Leon at home on July 25, 2026.
The incorporation of Elias Manoel is an important step for Club Tijuana to close the gap with the Liga MX leaders, who are 3 points ahead. With the arrival of the Brazilian, the Tijuana board seeks to strengthen its attack and improve its performance in the local championship.
