Juan Pablo Vigón Tigres directive role, Digi Mart USA News: The Apertura 2026 tournament is nearing its end, and Tigres, which will not qualify for the Liguilla for a second consecutive tournament, has already begun planning for the next season. Since the weekend, Víctor Manuel Vucetich has offered hints about the search for a new head coach, and at the start of the week, reports emerged that a current squad member, Juan Pablo Vigón, is close to becoming a club executive.
Juan Pablo Vigón joined Tigres in 2021 and has lost prominence in recent tournaments. At 35 years old, the former Atlas player, who made his professional debut with that club, is reportedly considering retirement, and the club’s leadership has reportedly included him in plans for the new feline structure.
Monterrey specialist programs reported that Vigón could become part of the new front office ahead of the Clausura 2027 tournament, though he is not expected to be the only one under consideration. Some media in Monterrey say Vigón is the option that most interests the leadership, while Pável Pardo is also reportedly in talks with senior club officials.
It is not yet clear what functions the former América and Atlas player could perform.
If Vigón’s arrival as an executive is confirmed, his specific role has yet to be determined. Some reports suggest he would serve as a kind of technical secretary, acting as a liaison between players and management, while others indicate he could take over the position Vucetich will vacate once the tournament ends.
After a second consecutive season without reaching the Liguilla, Tigres is preparing a series of in-depth changes, spanning the front office, the coaching staff and the playing roster. Reports suggest Fernando ‘El Tano’ Ortiz could be considered as a new coach, and there are rumors of a broader squad renewal.
