Manzo & Gutiérrez: Rapid Transfer Explained

The premature elimination of Chivas in its race for the Apertura 2025 title caused The red and white board decided to work at full speed to close some reinforcements that they had in mind for Clausura 2026where little by little names like Brian Gutierrez y Angel Sepúlvedauntil now.

However, the work to close these reinforcements has not been easy, especially the Mexican-American who plays for the Chicago Fire, since the MLS squad has him at a high price; however, The midfielder’s quality caught the attention of several Liga MX clubs.

That is why the TV Azteca communicator, David Medranorevealed that the Guadalajara board had been closely following Brian Gutiérrez for some time; however, As soon as Alejandro Manzo found out about the interest of Monterrey and América, he would have pushed to win their signing.

“Specifically, Alejandro Manzo has pressed the accelerator in the negotiation for Brian Gutiérrez. He is a footballer who has been on the radar for some time, let’s remember that the Guadalajara has the Mexican-American market in the United States very close and has been on the list for some time.

When they found out that Monterrey and America were getting into the equation, Alejandro Manzo immediately accelerated and Guadalajara practically has this boy tied up.“explained the communicator on his YouTube channel.

The image that aroused uncertainty

A few weeks ago a photograph of Brian Gutiérrez at the Mexican embassy collecting his passport that certifies him as a Mexican citizen, which began to spark assumptions among fans, especially because it was something similar to what he did Cade Cowell before making his transfer to Guadalajara official.

Which other Mexican-American players have played for Chivas?

Since the arrival of Fernando Hierro to the Guadalajara sports management, the panorama opened up and they began to look for players with dual nationality who could wear the red and white, so They have brought in players like Cade Cowell, Fidel Barajas, Leonardo Sepúlveda, Daniel Aguirre, among others.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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