Pablo Barrera News

Pablo Barrera received the latest in a series of humbling reminders about the current state of his affairs during the second half of Cruz Azul's 1-0 win over Puebla on Sunday afternoon.

When West Ham United were relegated at the end of the 2010-11 season, they moved quickly to reorganise the club for a swift return to the Premier League.

Trying to predict a Mexican champion each year is a treacherous business, and it will be no different when the season opens on Friday with six clubs favoured.

The 25-year-old winger failed to break into the first team during his two-year spell in London and returns to his homeland after making just 23 appearances Cruz Azul have completed the signing of winger Pablo Barrera from West Ham for an undisclosed fee.

West Ham youngster Jordan Brown has left the club to join Barnet while defender Pablo Barrera is closing in on a move back to Mexico.