Sporting Kansas City transfer star forward, Mexico international, Alan Pulido to Liga MX side Chivas Guadalajara

Sporting Kansas City have transferred Designated Player Alan Pulido to Liga MX side Chivas Guadalajara for an undisclosed fee, speculated to be around $1.5M. The 33-year-old departs KC after five seasons, where he scored 38 goals while recording 19 assists across 108 appearances in all competitions.

In 2022, the Mexican missed the entire campaign due to injury, prompting him to return to the pitch in 2023 that ultimately saw him earn the MLS Comeback Player of the Year award. SKC now have a coveted DP slot open.

In 2023, Pulido was signed to a contract extension with the Western Conference side through the 2026 season, prompting Chivas to pay a reportedly hefty fee for the 33-year-old Mexico international.

Pulido has not represented his country since 2021 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, where he registered four appearances. From 2014-21, the striker made 20 appearances for his nation, scoring five goals.

Sporting will now look to fill the striker position ahead of the 2025 campaign with a new signing.

Pulido was Sporting's most expensive earner in 2024 at $3,866,667.00 in guaranteed compensation, with their second-highest being $2M less than the Mexican striker. With the sale, it will allow for both flexibility and versatility in building out their roster for 2025.

The 33-year-old striker could make his debut for the Liga MX side on Jan. 11 when they take on Santos Laguna in the Clausura Round 1, making their 2025 debut. Sporting, meanwhile, report for preseason over the next week.