Chucky Lozano to join San Diego from PSV Eindhoven – sources

Major League Soccer expansion team San Diego is set to sign PSV Eindhoven and Mexico national team winger Hirving “Chucky” Lozano as a Designated Player, sources confirm to ESPN.

Lozano will remain with the reigning Eredivisie champions for the next six months before joining San Diego on Jan. 1 ahead of their MLS debut in February 2025.

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His proposed salary lies in the $7 to $9 million range, ranking within the top five most expensive players in the league at the moment, in terms of guaranteed compensation.

While Lozano hasn’t yet signed a contract, the deal is expected to be completed, with an announcement imminent, making him the first official DP of the expansion team.

The left-winger joins after recording six goals in 29 games across all…