SAN JOSE, Calif. — The market for Chicho Arango is heating up again. Just days after the San Jose Earthquakes rejected an opening bid from Pumas UNAM, another Liga MX club has stepped forward. According to MLS reporter Tom Bogert, Club Tijuana are now expressing interest in acquiring the Colombian striker, signaling a growing push from Mexico to test San Jose’s resolve.
Arango, who delivered one of the most productive seasons of his MLS career in San Jose, remains under contract through 2026 with a club option for 2027 — a structure that gives the Earthquakes complete control over any potential transfer. Despite that leverage, the incoming interest shows that Arango’s stock across North America remains as strong as ever.
Pumas’ first offer, reported at around $3 million, was swiftly turned down by the Quakes. While Tijuana’s level of bid has not been disclosed, sources indicate that no deal is currently close. However, multiple clubs circling suggests the winter window may come with persistent calls for San Jose’s No. 9.
For the Earthquakes, the situation mirrors the crossroads many MLS teams face with high-output forwards: hold onto a star who transformed their attack, or consider a sale if the right number hits the table. So far, San Jose’s stance has been firm — Arango stays unless a significant offer arrives.
As negotiations across Liga MX begin to pick up, eyes will remain on whether Tijuana’s interest develops into a formal bid and how the Quakes respond if the pressure continues to rise.
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