His love for the Tigers has led to Andre-Pierre Gignac You have turned down offers that could give you a much better financial situation.
In the program “From the Cerro de la Silla”, hosted by the comedian Franco Escamillathe striker confessed that he has had proposals of up to 10 million euros per yearmuch more than what he earns in Mexico, but he did not accept them.
“I received an offer from China, 18 million (dollars) for two years; three years in Arabia for 10 million euros a year, net, but I said no,” he revealed. “At this moment, I was going to renew with Tigres… I want to play something cool, with incredible passion, competitive.”
The Middle East environment was also a factor for Gignac to decide to stay in Mexico, where he feels very comfortable.
“Arabia is not Qatar. You live in a residence with Europeans or Americans… It is very difficult to leave. So, I choose a Lifestyle, a passion, a League that for me is competitive, where I love the Liguilla, I love this tournament with Playoffs”.