Mexico World Cup Goalkeeper Ochoa Joins Serie a Club on Short Contract

• Guillermo Ochoa has returned to Europe for a third time with Italian Serie A club Salernitana
• The Mexican goalie, famous for his World Cup performances, joins the club for this season
• He has previously played in France, Spain and Belgium after Mexico's World Cup campaign

Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is reputable for his World Cup appearances where he puts on stunning performances, which has many football fans joking he has 10 hands.

He was named in Mexico squad for five FIFA World Cups, but it was not until 2014 World Cup in Brazil that he became El Tri's number one and caught the eye of the world with his amazing saves, especially in that year's opening game against Brazil.

The 37-year-old has now returned to Europe on a short-term contract with Italian Serie A club US Salernitana, having previously played for clubs in France, Spain and Belgium since coming to limelight in 2014.

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According to reports, he will leave his home country of Mexico where he plays for the club where he started his career - Club America - having moved back in 2019 after leaving Standard Liege.

One last dance for Ochoa

Salernitana confirmed Ochoa's signing via their official handles, revealing the length and option of the contract, while also confirming the Mexican would wear his favourite shirt number.

The club's statement is translated as follows:

"US Salernitana 1919 communicates that it has reached an agreement with goalkeeper born in 1985, Guillermo Ochoa. The footballer is linked to the club until 30 June 2023 with the option of an extension and [he] will wear the number 13 shirt."

The Campania-based club are currently 12th on the Serie A table with 17 points from 15 games, and will hope the signing of four time CONCACAF Gold Cup winner will help the team in the second half of the season.

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Fans shower praises on Ochoa

Sports Brief earlier reported that Ochoa received praise from fans after appearing at his fifth FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

He once again proved why he is respected by many at each World Cup, by saving a penalty from Robert Lewandowski in the first match against Poland to help secure a draw.

Mexico were eliminated in the group stage of this year's Mundial and it could be the last time we see Memo at the tournament.