MEXICO CITY — In a recent incident, Uruguayan midfielder Nicolás Fonseca experienced a robbery where his truck was taken near his club, Leon, in Mexico. Despite this, the 24-year-old athlete emerged unharmed from the event and returned to training with his teammates. The club did not reveal when the robbery occurred but provided assurances regarding Fonseca’s well-being.
This marks Fonseca’s debut season in Mexico, having transitioned from River Plate in Argentina. The mid-fielder’s misfortune unfolded on a highway between Leon and the state of Jalisco, close to the club’s training grounds. In a statement, the team reassured supporters, “Nico is fine and trains regularly along with his teammates getting ready for tomorrow’s match.” Leon is set to face Tijuana on Saturday as part of the Mexican Clausura tournament.
The state prosecutor’s office in Guanajuato indicated collaboration efforts with Jalisco authorities to track down those responsible for the crime. Meanwhile, reports from local media described a more dramatic situation, alleging that Fonseca was kidnapped and left in a remote area. However, the club has adamantly denied such claims, urging people to avoid spreading rumors or false information regarding such a serious matter.
Leon, the largest city in the state of Guanajuato, is known for being a central hub of industry and agriculture. However, it also holds the grim statistic of having the highest number of homicides among Mexico’s 32 states. This violence is largely attributed to ongoing conflicts between the Jalisco cartel and the local Santa Rosa de Lima group. These criminal organizations have been locked in a territorial dispute over the area for years.
As this situation unfolds, Fonseca continues to focus on his training and upcoming matches with Leon, putting the unfortunate incident behind him.
