Guadalajara Chivas is in a delicate situation with midfielder Brian Gutiérrez, who is wanted by Red Bull. Just about to complete a year in Mexico, he could leave the country and the team, as a top European club is closely following the Mexican.
What happened?
Brian Gutiérrez arrived in Mexico as a complete unknown and thanks to great performances in his first semester in Guadalajara Chivas, he earned a spot in the World Cup and now, he's being pursued by top European clubs.
Why it matters for Guadalajara Chivas?
The information indicates that Red Bull is interested in the midfielder of Guadalajara Chivas, Brian Gutiérrez. The red-and-white board maintains the calm and has not issued official statements.
What comes next?
The 23-year-old, arrived at the Rebaño at the beginning of 2026 from the Chicago Fire of the MLS, has captured the attention of European football for his projection, versatility, and accelerated growth. Although it has not been specified if it is RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburgo or another franchise of the conglomerate, the fact that an executive has traveled to Mexico underscores the seriousness of the operation.
The great evolution of Brian Gutiérrez in Guadalajara Chivas
Despite having been with the red-and-white shirt for only a few months, Brian Gutiérrez has left a notable mark. He arrived as a bet of the board in the winter market 2025-2026 and quickly adapted to the system of Gabriel Milito, providing goals, assists, and dynamism in the offensive midfield. His technical quality and ability to associate him made him an important piece of the team in a short time.
What does this mean for Guadalajara Chivas?
The biggest leap came with the Mexican National Team. After changing his international affiliation, Gutiérrez debuted with the Tri at the beginning of 2026 and ended up being called up to the World Cup of that year, where he even had minutes as a starter. Today, with just one complete season in Mexico and a World Cup under his belt, the midfielder already generates serious interest in European football. Although he still has a long way to go in Guadalajara Chivas, his performances have been enough to project him as one of the Mexicans with the most immediate future abroad.
Current Guadalajara Chivas news
Currently, Guadalajara Chivas is in 9th place in the Liga MX with 7 points, 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 4 games. They are 3 points behind the leaders, Club America. Their last result was a 1-0 win over Santos Laguna on August 17, 2026. In their last series of games, they have obtained 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with a current balance of 2 consecutive wins. Their next game will be at home against Club Tijuana on August 22, 2026.
