💎 Chivas' plan for a top talent | OneFootball

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·9 July 2026

💎 Chivas' plan for a top talent

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Chivas continue searching for talent in the United States market. Recently, the signing of Mexican-American forward Landon Zúñiga, from MLS side Atlanta United, was confirmed. However, the roadmap the club’s management has planned for him this Apertura 2026 has already been revealed.

No direct jump to the first team

According to journalist César Luis Merlo, the attacker, who signed a 3-year contract, will not join the senior squad directly. His immediate destination will be Tapatío, Chivas’ reserve side in the Liga de Expansión, where he will look to gain experience and earn a spot.


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A versatile signing

Zúñiga, who arrived as a free agent, can play both as a center forward and as a left winger. The player surprised fans by “beating” the club to the announcement on social media, posting a photo next to the crest and celebrating his first professional contract.

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