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Toluca burst into the negotiation for Érick Gutiérrez and changed the midfielder's landscape from Chivas. The scarlet team's management presented a proposal that convinced the player, causing the negotiations with Santos Laguna to be frozen.
What happened?
Toluca's appearance modified the negotiation scenario. The offer from the current Liga MX champion was more attractive to the midfielder.
Why is it important for Toluca?
Érick Gutiérrez lost prominence in Chivas since the end of 2025 and is not part of the team's sports plans for the 2026 Apertura. Toluca is looking to strengthen its roster and the midfielder could be an excellent acquisition.
What comes next?
Toluca's management will hold meetings with Chivas to try to close the signing in the coming days. In Verde Valle, there is a willingness to finalize the player's departure, as one of the club's main objectives is to release the player's salary burden as soon as possible.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-10 | CF Pachuca - Toluca | 2-0 |
Toluca is currently in fifth place in Liga MX, with 30 points and a record of 8 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses in 17 games. Their next match will be against Seattle Sounders on 2026-08-06.
