It's official: Miguel Layun is leaving Club America to join Granada.
#Oficial @Miguel_layun es nuevo jugador del @GranadaCdeF ¡Extiende tus alas y vuela muy alto! pic.twitter.com/MymSdxCJru
— Club América (@CF_America) December 30, 2014
Layun, 26, had been widely tipped to leave America after the World Cup, where he featured in every minute of Mexico's four matches. However, he remained at the Estadio Azteca for the Torneo Apertura, helping America clinch its 12th league title.
It had been speculated that Layun was on the verge of Besiktas after beIN Sports' Fernando Cevallos incredibly leaked the following image of the Turkish club's contract offer.
Aquí la oferta que el @Besiktas ponía en la mesa por @Miguel_layun ... pic.twitter.com/pjs1KbGqfp
— Fernando Cevallos (@fcevallos) December 30, 2014
Apparently a car and $3,000 for his house rental fee wasn't enough, and at Granada, Layun's defensive prowess will be relied upon to help the club move out of La Liga's relegation zone, where they sit with only 13 points from 16 fixtures.
Upon signing his new contract, the Mexican delivered a message to America's fans via YouTube, thanking them for their support.
He also tweeted a message to Granada's supporters, which read: "Thank you Granada for gambling on me, to all the aficionados I can guarantee that I'll defend these colours with pride!"
Esta mañana @Miguel_layun se despidió de nuestro plantel #GraciasLayún #VuelaMásAlto pic.twitter.com/CGsGtFBGbS
— Club América (@CF_America) December 31, 2014