Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano has shut down talk of a move to MLS being made, with the Mexican star revealing his transfer preference and future plans.
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Tied to a long-term deal in EindhovenHas seen switch to the States speculated onNo desire on his part to leave EuropeWHAT HAPPENED?
There have been suggestions that the Mexico international is wanted by San Diego FC as they prepare to become the latest expansion franchise to join the MLS ranks. Lozano has, however, claimed “that information, it hasn't reached me”.
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Chucky, who is currently taking in a second spell at Dutch giants PSV, told when asked if he would favour a switch to MLS or a return to his roots: “Well, I'd like to go to Liga MX. Pachuca gave me many things, it gave me the opportunity to be in the first division. If I return to Mexico, I think the first option would be Pachuca.”
WHAT LOZANO SAID
Lozano is not expecting to tread that path any time soon, though, with the 28-year-old forward adding on his desire to remain outside of Mexico for now: “Honestly, I hope to be here in Europe for a long time. That's my idea, that's my plan, but well, later in the future we'll see what can be done. I would really like to be here for a long time, truthfully, I really like the city [of Eindhoven], I really like the people, the people at the club treat me very well.”
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Chucky signed a five-year contract when returning to PSV last summer and helped them to Eredivisie title glory this season – alongside USMNT stars Malik Tillman, Sergino Dest and Ricardo Pepi. He only recorded six goals and three assists in the 2023-24 campaign, but boasts the creative qualities that suggest he is far from being a spent force in European football.