Castañeda leaves Xolos for Chivas in swap deal

Jun 7, 2026

Kevin Castañeda is heading to Chivas for the Apertura 2026 in a swap deal that sends an unnamed Chivas player to Xolos. The midfielder's departure strips Tijuana of one of its most creative central options, just as the club is preparing for a campaign where squad reshaping appears to be the priority. With the Iranian national team setting up their World Cup base camp in Tijuana this summer, the city is in the global spotlight, but the focus for Xolos fans is squarely on how the front office replaces Castañeda's quality before the new season kicks off (1).

Sources

1. informador.mx — Kevin Castañeda, el primer refuerzo de Chivas para el AP 2026

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