The Mexican goalkeeper had been a free agent after his deal with Burgos FC collapsed
Seventh club in Europe for the veteran keeperStill chasing a sixth World Cup appearanceHis move to Burgos fell apart weeks agoFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
After months of uncertainty, Guillermo Ochoa finally has a new home. The legendary Mexican goalkeeper has signed with AEL Limassol in Cyprus, the club confirmed on social media on Thursday.
In a short video shared on Instagram Stories, AEL showcased some of Ochoa’s most memorable saves throughout his career, presenting him as one of the top shot-stoppers of his generation.
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The move gives Ochoa his eighth club overall and seventh in European football. For the 40-year-old, it’s not just about extending his career – it’s also about proving he can still perform at the highest level as he aims for a record sixth World Cup appearance in 2026.
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Over the years, Ochoa has played across some of Europe’s most competitive leagues. His résumé includes stints with AC Ajaccio in France, Málaga CF and Granada CF in Spain, Standard Liège in Belgium, Salernitana in Italy, and most recently AVS Futebol in Portugal.
Now, with AEL Limassol, he adds Cyprus to the long list of countries where he’s left his mark.
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR MEXICO NATIONAL TEAM?
In the October FIFA international window, Mexico will face Colombia on Oct. 11th at AT&T Stadium, followed by a clash with Ecuador on Oct. 14th in Guadalajara.
