It has been a surprisingly busy summer transfer window in the Mexican soccer world. In recent weeks, a sudden exodus of players has increased the amount of domestic talent looking toward Europe, with even more deals possibly in the works as transfer windows stay open.
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In order to catch up on some of the more eye-catching transfers, here’s a list along with grades for the noteworthy Mexican players who have notable moves in Europe, along with those back in Liga MX and Major League Soccer.
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Marcelo Flores | 18 | Midfielder
Arsenal to Real Oviedo
Player Grade: B+
Looking for much-needed minutes, Mexico’s brightest young star joined Spanish second division side Real Oviedo on a season-long loan this summer. Although a professional debut will do plenty to help the stock of the 18-year-old Arsenal academy product, the attack-minded midfielder will need to quickly become a standout player if he’s to sneak into Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s Mexico roster this November at the World Cup.
Santiago Gimenez | 21 | Forward
Cruz Azul to Feyenoord
Player Grade: A
With all the right tools to become a world-class player, Gimenez will benefit greatly from developing in the Eredivisie with Feyenoord. The Mexican forward, who was the league-leading goal scorer in Liga MX before leaving Cruz Azul in late July, appears ready to take his talents to another level after signing a four-year contract with the Dutch club.
Orbelin Pineda | 26 | Midfielder
Celta Vigo to AEK Athens
Player Grade: C
Things just didn’t work out in Celta Vigo, leaving Pineda with a head-scratching move on loan to AEK Athens in Greece. The midfielder should be praised for staying in Europe after reportedly looking past clubs in Liga MX and MLS, but it might prove to be a step too low for an…
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