Antonio Portales joins AC Omonia
Mexican defender Antonio Portales has officially signed with Cypriot side AC Omonia and is aiming to compete in the Champions League.
Mexican defender Antonio Portales has officially joined Cypriot club AC Omonia. This move marks a return to European football for the defender, who previously spent two years in Scotland playing for Dundee.
After a brief spell in the Liga de Expansión with Jaiba Brava, Portales decided to return to Europe. The transfer was confirmed via the social media channels of both the player and the Cypriot club.
This move offers the defender a significant opportunity to compete in the most prestigious club competition in Europe, the UEFA Champions League. Omonia is currently involved in the qualifying stages, facing Kairat in the second round. The team holds a 1-0 advantage following the first leg.
The return leg is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, in Kazakhstan. A successful run in these qualification rounds would bring Portales closer to his goal of playing in the Champions League.