Will Luis Chávez move to Europe? Pachuca say no bids for Mexico star

Luis Chávez’s fine performances at World Cup saw him become one of the most sought-after players in the Liga MX. The midfielder, who scored one of the goals of the tournament, was one of the few Mexico players to emerge from Qatar 2022 with any credit.

In the wake of his World Cup displays, speculation has been rife that Chávez could leave current club Pachuca, with major European clubs linked with the 27-year-old.

No firm bids tabled for Chávez, says Martínez

However, Pachuca’s president, Armando Martínez, says the reigning Mexican champions are waiting to receive a formal approach for the player.

“We all know what rumours are like,” Martínez told reporters on Friday. “But as things stand, I don’t have any offers on the table for Luis Chávez. We’d be delighted for him to get the chance to an European league, be it the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium… It would be great for him. It’s a dream that he has.”

Currently, Chávez’s transfer value is higher than it has ever been: €8 million, according to market specialists Transfermarkt.

Leverkusen linked with Pachuca star

Although there are no concrete offers for the former Tijuana player at the moment, there has been clear interest from European sides in recent months. During the World Cup, for example, Bayer Leverkusen sparked talk of a move to Germany with an eye-catching tweet directed at Chávez: