Rumors from intermediaries indicate that the Moscow club Spartak may be shown interest in Pachuca’s midfielder Luis Chavez, who also plays for the Mexican national team. The information is reported by Metaratings.ru, which outlines the potential deal discussed in the football market circle.
According to the portal, Spartak could face a transfer price in the region of 8 to 9 million euros. If the move goes through, Chavez could be projected to earn roughly 2.3 million euros annually, a salary figure that would place him among the better-compensated midfielders in the squad.
At present, Spartak’s leadership is reportedly not prioritizing the Mexican candidate, focusing instead on other targets. There has been no official transfer dialogue between the clubs about Chavez, and no formal negotiations have been launched yet.
Luis Chavez has been with Pachuca since 2019, contributing 14 goals and 12 assists across 143 appearances for the club. He is also capped by the Mexican national team with 21 appearances wearing the national jersey.
In the last Russian Premier League season, Spartak finished in third place with 54 points, trailing Zenit Saint Petersburg who topped the standings with 70 points, while CSKA Moscow accumulated 58 points. This result left Spartak looking ahead to strengthening the squad for the upcoming campaign.
Spartak did not retain the Russian Cup title, which they had won in the 2021/22 season. In the current season, Guillermo Abascal’s team was eliminated in the second stage of the Path of Regions, losing 1-2 to Akron Togliatti in the semi-finals stage of that path. The outcome has sparked discussions among supporters and analysts about the need for a refreshed lineup and renewed tactical options for the future. [Source attribution: Metaratings.ru]
Analysts and former commentators have weighed in, noting that Spartak may benefit from a broader squad renewal to maintain competitiveness at the national level and in European qualification cycles. The discussion centers on balancing budget constraints with the ambition to add versatile midfield options, including players who bring a mix of goal threat and playmaking ability. The club’s strategy in the transfer market is likely to reflect these goals as it plans for the season ahead. [Citation: Metaratings.ru]