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Sporting KC acquire Mexico international striker Pulido
LOS ANGELES, Dec 11, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Major League Soccer’s Sporting Kansas
City said Tuesday they had acquired Mexico international striker Alan Pulido
from Chivas Guadalajara.
Pulido arrives from Chivas Guadalajara for a club-record transfer fee,
reported to be in the region of $9.5 million.
The 28-year-old has inked a four-year contract after tying for the scoring
lead in the recently completed Apertura, scoring 12 goals in 18 Liga MX
appearances.
While with Chivas he won a domestic title with the 2017 Clausura and a
continental championship in the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League.
At the international level Pulido has scored five goals in 13 appearances
for Mexico.
“We are very excited to add Alan Pulido to our roster ahead of the new
season,” Sporting Kansas City manager and sporting director Peter Vermes said
in a team statement. “He is a winner, has a terrific work rate and embodies
all of the attributes we value at our club.
“We also want to thank Chivas for being an incredibly professional partner
and appreciate the relationship we have created with them. Alan is ready for
this new challenge and looks forward to getting started with us on the field
in January.”
Pulido had more than a year remaining on his contract with Chivas, who
announced last week they would allow him to seek a move.
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