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Mauro Manotas won't be leaving Houston anytime soon: "I feel at home here, I'm a Texan"

Before starting the 2019 season, the Houston Dynamo secured one of its key elements – striker Mauro Manotas, who extended his contract with the Houston club for three more years until 2021.

"Well, I am very happy, very pleased to continue writing this beautiful story with this beautiful club. To which I thank them [Houston Dynamo] very much for the opportunity to come here and show my talent internationally," said Manotas with a smile on his face.

The Colombian arrived at in Houston in 2015 at age 19 and has gradually become the Dynamo’s go-to striker – although it was not always easy.