Diego Lainezins a good level with the Tigers of the UANL. The “Factor” career painted for a greater projection. However, Lainez did not have great returns in his adventure to Europe. Ricardo La Volpe advised him to take another course in his career.
In 2019, Diego Lainez left the Eagles of America to face his first experience in Europe. Real Betis was the club that was made with his services. However, La Volpe believed with great conviction that his destiny was in the Netherlands.
“I told him. I dared to talk to him, ‘I don’t know what representative you have, but go to Ajax,’ why? Because it is considered that Ajax teaches young people and all that. But no, Spain goes to a Betis where they do the fourth wheel and run,” La Volpe said in an interview with ESPN.
"I told Diego Lainez to go to Ajax but he went to Betis where he wore it." -Ricardo La Volpe recommended Lainez to go to Eredivisie but the Mexican didn't pay attention. pic.twitter.com/RJveFLw1BK
Dutch football has been home to many Mexican players in their first steps in Europe. Players such as Hirving Lozano, Edson Álvarez and Santiago Giménez boosted their qualities in the Netherlands. Lainez decided to go to Spain.
Ricardo La Volpe questioned Diego Lainez’s insecure move in his career. However, the Argentine strategist also sent a dard to Manuel Pellegrini, coach of Real Betis. La Volpe believes that the poor performance of “Factor” is also Pellegrini’s responsibility.
“That’s when I say, well, [Lainez] has offensive qualities and you wear it 70 meters backwards. Then they killed him here. It shows that there is an imbalance. Then go to know which team you are going to, if it adapts or puts it in functions of what it has. A technician makes the player shine,” he added.
AL BORD DE LAS LAGRIMAS!?#CentralFOX This is the face of Diego Lainez after his first goal with BetisDownload the APP! https://t.co/LrULZa8zt6 pic.twitter.com/KLE1vzpDZI
“Factor” was signed by Real Betis in June 2027. The Mexican player played 72 matches with the Spanish team. For a little over 2,600 minutes inside the field, Lainez was able to bring 4 goals and grant 6 assists for the cause of the club.
The Villahermosa-born attacker also had the opportunity to play in Portugal with Sporting Braga. In this club he only played 13 matches in which he scored 2 goals and granted 2 assists. He was only in the field in 471 minutes in total.
