Brazilian forward Helinho has confirmed he will stay at Club Toluca for the current season, ending speculation about a potential exit following a bid from CSKA Moscow. The news was originally reported by Record MX this week, highlighting that the Russian offer did not meet the club's valuation of the player.
What offer did Toluca receive for Helinho?
According to the report, CSKA Moscow submitted a formal offer of approximately 10 million euros for the attacker's transfer. However, the Diablos Rojos board considered this amount insufficient to part with one of their most important players. The club's internal valuation clearly exceeds the figure offered by the Russian side. Manager Antonio Mohamed remained distant from the negotiations. "No cuenta con información relacionada con las negociaciones," stated the Argentine coach, making it clear that any decision on the player's future rested with the sporting management.
What is the team's current context?
The news arrives at a positive time for Toluca, who sit third in Liga MX with 13 points after six matchdays. Their record is four wins, one draw, and just one loss, with a +8 goal difference having scored 12 and conceded only four. The team is just three points behind leaders Club America and arrives in good form for their next fixture. Their last result was a commanding 4-0 victory over FC Juarez on August 31st, part of a five-match unbeaten run (four wins and one draw). Fans can check the team's progress in the league standings and the detail of upcoming matches in our fixtures calendar.
What role did Helinho play in the recent title?
The decision to retain Helinho is based on his decisive performances during the 2026 Leagues Cup triumph. The Brazilian was a key piece in the final stages of the tournament. He played in both the semi-final against León and the final, where he scored his team's second goal, directly contributing to lifting the trophy. After the victory, the player used his social media to send a clear message to the fans. Helinho posted 'Te amo, Toluca', a declaration that now carries deeper meaning following the dismissal of his departure.
What does this mean for the first-team squad?
With Helinho confirmed, manager Antonio Mohamed has one of his trusted men available for the immediate challenges. The forward remains part of the squad and is expected to be available for the team's upcoming Leagues Cup commitments. His continuity provides stability and attacking quality to a team aiming to stay in the title race. Full details of the first-team squad are available for supporters. The next test comes on September 12th, when Toluca hosts Atlas at home, a team currently sitting fifth in the table.
