Hirving “Chucky” Lozano is going through one of the most delicate moments of his professional career, as just a few hours before the close of the first MLS transfer window on March 26, the Mexican winger has yet to find a team, which seriously jeopardizes his competitive continuity and his aspirations to be in the next World Cup.
The striker, who currently plays for San Diego FC, continues to train separately and is not part of the first team, which limits his chances of getting official minutes in the short term.
Salary, the main obstacle
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One of the factors that has held up any possible negotiation is his salary.
Chucky Lozano earns approximately $7.6 million per year in salary and bonuses, and so far he has remained firm in his stance to respect the terms of his MLS contract.
This situation has made discussions with other clubs difficult.
Both MLS and Liga MX have shown interest, but without advancing in concrete proposals.
With the international markets already closed, his options are practically reduced to finding a home in the United States.
With no minutes, the World Cup is getting farther away
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Lack of activity is a critical point.
If Chucky Lozano does not play during this semester in the MLS or another league, he could be left out of the Mexican National Team’s call-up list, directed by Javier Aguirre, for the World Cup.
For Hispanic fans in the United States, this situation is especially relevant.
Lozano has been one of El Tri’s recent benchmarks and a key figure in international tournaments.
The Mexican winger still hasn't found a team
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What will your club do if there is no agreement?
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The board of directors, led by sports director Tyler Heaps, is already contemplating an alternative scenario.
If an exit is not achieved in this market, the club would wait for the summer market to try to place the player.
If no solution is found, there is even the possibility of early termination of your contract.
Even if this implies a significant financial loss, considering that the team invested close to $12 million in his signing.
The position of this MLS club, according to previous statements, is to seek a solution that benefits both the institution and Chucky Lozano in the long term.
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