Veteran Mexico goalkeeper Ochoa joins Cyprus’ Limassol

MEXICO CITY: Veteran Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa on Thursday signed for Cypriot club AEL Limassol in a bid to prove his fitness to go to a sixth World Cup next year.
The 40-year-old played for AVS in the Portuguese topflight last season, helping the club avoid relegation.

BREAKING: Guillermo Ochoa’s new club is AEL LIMASSOL, from Cyprus’ first division!

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“Ochoa’s experience, personality and leadership are expected to significantly strengthen our team’s squad,” AEL said in a statement.
Ochoa has made 152 appearances for Mexico since his debut in 2005 and was first choice at the last three World Cups.
Mexico will co-host the 48-team global showpiece next summer with the United States and Canada.