Uruguayan playmaker Fernandez returns to Mexico's Tigres

Uruguayan midfielder Leonardo Fernandez has rejoined Tigres UANL after completing a six-month loan at their Mexican rivals Deportivo Toluca.

The 21-year-old arrived at the Monterrey club in June last year but was immediately loaned out to Universidad de Chile and then Toluca.

With the latter, he scored eight goals in 10 matches before the Liga MX Clausura season was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.

"I'm a little anxious and just want to start playing again after everything that's been going on in the world. I can't wait for the opportunity," Fernandez said in a video published on Tigres' social media platforms.

The Clausura season was canceled last month, with Toluca 15th in the 18-team standings and Tigres seventh.

Liga MX officials have announced that the Apertura tournament will begin on July 24, with matches to be played without fans until further notice.