MLS outfit San Diego FC have announced the acquisition of veteran striker Cedric Bakambu on a free transfer following his departure from Real Betis. The 35-year-old forward has signed a contract through the 2026 campaign with options extending to 2028, bringing extensive European experience to the club's push for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
Kevin De Bruyne could be set to leave Napoli after just one season in Serie A. The 35-year-old playmaker is attracting strong interest from MLS sides Chicago Fire and San Diego FC, although Inter Miami have definitively been ruled out of the race.
Lionel Messi and Co. remain favorites, but strong starts from Nashville, San Jose and Vancouver have the league nicely poised heading into a long break.
The prospect of Neymar joining his former Barcelona team-mates in Major League Soccer is heating up as the Brazilian superstar considers his next move away from Santos. While a reunion with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami remains a romantic possibility, the playmaker is also being linked with a surprise switch to Ohio.
San Diego FC, after performing so well in their inaugural season, have struggled immensely to find their rhythm in their sophomore season. And something might have to change.
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San Diego FC owner Mohamed Mansour said he would welcome the chance to sign Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah this summer, but added the club would need to assess whether he is the right fit tactically. San Diego are among several MLS teams linked with the winger, though a move to the Saudi Pro League appears more likely.
Mohamed Salah is reportedly unlikely to move to Major League Soccer at the end of the 2025-26 season, despite repeated links to various clubs. Both Chicago Fire and San Diego FC had been floated as destinations for the Egyptian, but both seem unlikely at this point, according to the Athletic. Salah announced he will depart Liverpool at the end of the season on Tuesday.
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Bryan Lozano publicly criticized his brother Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, accusing the Mexican winger of arrogance and repeated conflicts with coaches at Napoli, PSV and now San Diego FC. The remarks come at a delicate moment in Hirving Lozano’s career, with uncertainty surrounding his role in MLS and growing questions about his future ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Despite San Diego FC’s sporting director and head coach stating that he no longer fits into the club’s plans - and reported interest from Cruz Azul - Hirving “Chucky” Lozano has no intention of leaving the MLS side. Backed by a long-term contract and a record salary, the Mexican winger reportedly wants to remain with the team and is confident he can earn his place, even as the door appears to be closed.
San Diego FC’s abrupt decision to move on from Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano has raised questions about his future at both club and international level. Once the face of the expansion project, the Mexico international is now weighing his next move as interest grows from MLS and Liga MX. GOAL examines five realistic landing spots as Cruz Azul and Atlanta United lead the race.
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