Mexico s America sign French forward Menez

Mexico City Jan 6 (IANS) Mexico s America have announced the signing of French forward Jeremy Menez and Colombian winger Andres Ibarguen for the 2018 football season.

Menez 30 joins the Liga MX side from Turkey s Antalyaspor while Ibarguen arrives from Argentina s Racing Club reports Xinhua news agency.

"I m happy and proud to be a part of the biggest club in Mexico " Menez wrote on Twitter. "I promise to give my all for this shirt. See you soon."

Menez has been capped 24 times for France s national team in a career that has included spells at Monaco Roma Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan.

America later published a video on their official website confirming the arrival of 25-year-old Ibarguen whose previous clubs include Atletico Nacional and Deportes Tolima of Colombia.

America will begin their 2018 campaign by visiting Queretaro in the national Clausura tournament on Sunday.

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