### Orbelín Pineda, the attacking midfielder dubbed as 'Maguito', is on the verge of signing with Rayados for the upcoming season, marking another high-profile return to Mexican soccer from Europe. Monterrey has successfully negotiated with the player and AEK Athens in a multi-million-dollar agreement, set to be finalized post the Copa América, where Pineda is currently competing.

Pineda had garnered interest from various Liga MX clubs, with early talks with Cruz Azul fading away in pursuit of better financial prospects. Despite Monterrey's initial offer to AEK Athens of $4.5 million to reclaim Pineda, his agent, Mario Villarreal, orchestrated a remarkable deal that convinced Monterrey to table an irresistible $10 million proposition, swiftly accepted by AEK Athens.

The anticipated move not only secures Orbelín Pineda's transition to Rayados but also entails a significant salary raise, highlighting the player's value in the transfer market. While some expressed shock at the low transfer fee compared to Pineda's contributions at AEK, others voiced concerns over Liga MX clubs' and players' decisions impacting the national team and Mexican football on the whole. Consequently, this transfer saga has sparked debates about the dynamics between club interests and national team obligations in Mexico's football landscape.

The imminent official confirmation of Orbelín Pineda's transfer to Rayados awaits the completion of administrative procedures following the culmination of Mexico's Copa América campaign in the United States. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as it unfolds in the Mexican soccer circles.