O'Higgins Sale to Mexican Group: Player Speaks Out

O’Higgins Football Club on the Brink of Sale to Mexican Conglomerate: Player Offers Insight Chilean football is buzzing with news of a potential takeover of O’Higgins Football Club by Grupo Caliente, a prominent Mexican business group. In an exclusive interview with ADN Radio, O’Higgins player Joaquín Montecinos shared his perspective on the impending sale and its impact on the team. Montecinos highlighted the team’s recent performance, emphasizing their resilience and positive spirit. "The team has maintained its conviction from the beginning, whether we were winning or losing," he stated. He also touched upon the importance of their recent victory, saying, "Winning the match changes everything; it changes the whole atmosphere." The interview also delved into Montecinos’s relationship with Grupo Caliente, a company with holdings in other football clubs. He confirmed communication with the group, expressing confidence in their intentions for O’Higgins. "They have a lot of enthusiasm and they know how big O’Higgins is," he said, suggesting a positive outlook for the club’s future under new ownership. The interview concluded with Montecinos expressing hope for a smooth transition and a fitting farewell for the club's current owners who have made an "incredible contribution." The potential sale underscores the growing international interest in Chilean football and the significant changes underway in the domestic league.