Is Pachuca’s Luis Chávez about to leave Liga MX to join Dynamo Moscow?
Mexico international Chávez, 27, is reported to be on the verge of departing Pachuca after four years with Los Tuzos.
Pachuca and Mexico midfielder Luis Chávez is reportedly close to joining Russian club Dynamo Moscow.
According to the journalist César Luis Merlo, Chávez’s transfer to the Russian capital is to be confirmed imminently.
Chávez knocks back Mexican suitors
Merlo also notes that Monterrey are keen to sign the 27-year-old; however, he has his heart set on a move to European soccer.
Chivas Guadalajara are another Mexican side that have sought to secure Chávez’s services this summer, only to come up against the player’s desire to leave the Liga MX.
🚨Luis Chávez a Dinamo Moscú es cuestión de horas. ⌛
— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) July 18, 2023
*️⃣Tuzos y los rusos discuten últimos puntos del traspaso. El futbolista ya tiene un contrato por 4 años y su prioridad es ir a Europa.
*️⃣Rayados puja hasta último momento, pero no logra revertir la situación. pic.twitter.com/Ax3CriOUNY
Liga MX, Gold Cup winner
Since joining Pachuca from Tijuana in 2019, Chávez has made 143 appearances for Los Tuzos, scoring 14 goals and providing 12 assists.
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He was a key part of the side that won the Liga MX’s Apertura 2022 tournament.
Chávez was also a major figure in the Mexico team that lifted the CONCACAF Gold Cup this month, netting in El Tri’s semi-final victory over Jamaica.