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César Huerta officially returns to Pumas UNAM

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2026-08-28 21:27 UTC → 2026-09-09 03:35 UTC · added removed

Mexican winger César ‘Chino’ Huerta has officially returned to Pumas UNAM, signing a three-year contract to rejoin the club for the Apertura 2026 tournament. He is set to wear the number 10 jersey. The transfer follows a difficult period in Belgium with RSC Anderlecht, where his tenure was described by the Belgian press as “disappointing.” Huerta revealed that his time in Europe was marked by significant physical challenges, including two surgeries and chronic injury issues that limited him to approximately six months of active play. He stated that Anderlecht ‘closed the doors’ on him, separating him from the first team and making it clear he was no longer in their plans. Despite attempting to find another European club before the transfer window closed, no formal offers materialized. Reflecting on his eighteen-month stint in Belgium, Huerta noted that while tactical adaptation was smooth due to his intense playing style, he faced significant mental challenges regarding an undiagnosed injury. He stated that the experience helped him realize his own strength. To facilitate the permanent transfer, Huerta reportedly accepted a significant salary reduction, moving from an estimated 3.8 million dollars per season in Belgium to approximately 1.5 million dollars with Pumas. While the move was facilitated by Pumas' sporting vice president, Antonio Sancho, Huerta noted that he personally contacted Sancho to expedite the negotiation process. Describing the move as an opportunity to ‘reinvent’ himself rather than a step backward, himself, Huerta expressed his desire to help Pumas win a championship and maintain emphasized his standing with the Mexican national team. Pumas aims readiness to utilize Huerta as a key offensive reinforcement give ‘200 percent’ to improve their standing in Liga MX. meet the expectations of the fans and coaching staff.

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  1. 2026-09-09 03:35 UTC César Huerta officially returns to Pumas UNAM
  2. 2026-08-28 21:27 UTC César Huerta officially returns to Pumas UNAM
  3. 2026-08-27 21:11 UTC César Huerta officially returns to Pumas UNAM
  4. 2026-08-27 13:17 UTC César Huerta transfer to Pumas UNAM
  5. 2026-08-26 22:58 UTC César Huerta transfer to Pumas UNAM
  6. 2026-08-26 03:33 UTC César Huerta transfer to Pumas UNAM

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