Liga MX: Is Pulido returning to the land of Regiomontanos?

Alan Pulido could be living his last few days with Chivas, due to the strong possibility of returning to the city he started his career in. But this time, not with Tigres, but their rivals, Rayados de Monterrey.

The relationship between Chivas and their fan base has been unstable due to a number of reasons throughout the year. The departure of Matias Almeyda and Rodolfo Pizarro already were tough to swallow for Chivas fans. Now, with the strong rumors of Alan Pulido becoming a Rayado, Chivas fans could end up being quite distraught. All of their key figures that helped the team achieve many championships under Almeyda’s wing have slowly been shipped out to different clubs.

PUEBLA – José Carlos Van Rankin and Mario de Luna of Chivas react after a 2-2 tie with Puebla on Nov. 2 that knocked the Chivas out of playoff contention in the Apertura 2018 season. (Photo by Pedro Mera/Getty Images) /

Rayados de Monterrey have made it clear that they are capable of paying any amount of money for “Puligol,” to join their team at the start of the Clausura 2019 season. The 27-year-old forward could strengthen the Rayados attack, joining Rogelio Funes Mori and Guillermo Madrigal, although there remains the possibility of Dorlan Pabon and Aviles Hurtado departing Club Rayados.

MONTERREY – Rodolfo Pizarro of Monterrey kicks the ball during the fifth round match between the Rayados and Pumas during their Aug. 18 Liga MX match at BBVA Bancomer Stadium. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images) /

Pulido had a total of 22 goals in 77 appearances with Chivas. Not superb numbers for a forward, but his presence was heavily felt when he was on the field. At times, his position was shifted to different areas around the field, either attacking midfielder, central forward or the false 9. Depending what stance you take, either he benefited the team or did not produce sufficiently. But, Pulido indeed responded for Chivas in crucial times, specifically in the finals in which he scored: Copa Apertura 16, Copa Clausura 2017, Liguilla 2017, Copa Apertura 2018, ConcaChampions 2018.

ZAPOPAN, Jalisco – Alan Pulido of Chivas battles with Gabriel Achilier of Morelia during the Chivas-Morelia match at Guadalajara’s Akron Stadium on Oct. 27. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images) /

The fallout from a Pulido departure could prompt the Chivas to try to sign Alexis Vega of Toluca who is an up and coming striker in Liga MX. Vega has not shied away from taking the opportunities given to him with Toluca, responding week in and week out. At the moment, Vega has registered 5 goals in the Apertura 2018.

TOLUCA – Alexis Vega (#9) of Toluca celebrates with teammate Luis Quiñones after scoring his team’s fourth goal against Queretaro at Nemesio Diez Stadium on October 28. (Photo by Mauricio Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images) /

If these rumors prove true, each team should greatly benefit from the new acquisitions.

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