Helinho stays at Toluca: extends to 2029 after snubbing CSKA | OneFootball

Helinho will continue wearing the Toluca shirt. After attracting interest from CSKA Moscow, which reportedly put an offer of more than $12 million on the table, the Brazilian forward decided to stay in Mexican soccer and has now received the backing of the club’s board.

The State of Mexico side extended Helinho’s contract through 2029, securing the continuity of one of its main assets and a player who has been important in the club’s recent successes.

The renewal comes weeks after CSKA showed interest in the player and tried to convince him with a significant financial offer. In the end, the Brazilian chose to remain at Toluca.

Toluca locks down one of its stars

With the contract extension, the Red Devils are looking to keep Helinho as a key part of their sporting project over the next few years.

The club highlighted that the new deal secures “one of the most valuable assets in Mexican soccer” and fends off interest from various teams in the international market.

The renewal also reinforces Toluca’s commitment to maintaining a project that has achieved important results both in Mexico and internationally.

Helinho is already part of Toluca’s recent history

The Brazilian arrived in Mexican soccer in 2024 from Red Bull Bragantino and became the most expensive signing in Toluca’s history after the club paid around $15 million for his services.

Since then, Helinho has had moments of greater and lesser prominence, but he has delivered in important matches and ended up becoming a key piece in the most successful period for the State of Mexico club in recent years.

The forward was part of the teams that won the back-to-back Liga MX titles, the Concacaf Champions Cup, and the Leagues Cup.

Helinho’s numbers with Toluca

At 26 years old, the Brazilian has made 71 official appearances in the scarlet shirt, with 18 goals and 12 assists.

In total, he has 30 direct goal contributions since arriving at the club.

His main contribution comes on the right wing, where he stands out for his speed, dribbling ability, and attacking thrust. He can also play on either side and has the tools to create danger in one-on-one situations and with shots from distance.

Helinho will keep chasing titles with the Red Devils

With his renewal virtually secured through 2029, Helinho will continue to be part of the project led by Antonio Mohamed.

The Brazilian will have new goals ahead with Toluca through the end of 2026, including the pursuit of another Liga MX title and participation in the Intercontinental Cup, scheduled for December.

After turning down the chance to move to Russia, Helinho is betting on staying in Mexico and continuing to build his story with the scarlet side.

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