Monterrey continues to be very active in the transfer market even though the 2026 Liga MX Apertura season is already underway. Rayados reached an agreement with the Chicago Fire to sign Belgian forward Hugo Cuypers, one of Major League Soccer’s standout players and the current leading scorer in the U.S. league. According to information provided by FOX Sports reporter Iván del Ángel, negotiations between the two clubs have been finalized, and an agreement has also been reached with the player, so all that remains is the official announcement to make the European forward the Monterrey team’s newest player.
The arrival of Hugo Cuypers marks one of the most significant moves in the transfer market for Monterrey, which is looking to bolster its offense with a forward who is currently in top form. Currently, the Belgian leads the MLS scoring table with 13 goals, one ahead of Lionel Messi and Petar Musa, who are close behind him in the standings. That performance piqued the interest of Rayados, who decided to sign one of the most effective forwards in North American soccer.
A key offensive player for the Chicago Fire
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Hugo Cuypers joined the Chicago Fire in February 2024 from Gent in Belgium.
Since then, he has become one of the American club’s leading offensive players.
During his time in MLS, he played in 82 games, scoring 44 goals and recording six assists.
These stats cemented his status as the Fire’s leading scorer and one of the most productive forwards in the entire league (Filed under: Hugo Cuypers arrives in Monterrey).
Who is Hugo Cuypers?
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Hugo Cuypers was born in Belgium, is 29 years old, and plays center forward.
Before joining MLS, he spent much of his career in Europe, where he played for clubs such as Standard Liège, Olympiacos, Ajaccio, and Gent.
His time with Ajaccio coincided with Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa’s stint in French soccer.
He later returned to Gent, from where he was transferred to the Chicago Fire in February 2024 after the American club paid approximately 11 million euros for his transfer.
Everything now suggests that the forward will switch leagues once again to begin a new chapter in Mexican soccer (Filed under: Hugo Cuypers joins Monterrey).
His performance sparked the interest of Rayados
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Rayados Aims for Another Title
The signing of Hugo Cuypers reflects Monterrey’s ambition to once again compete for the Liga MX championship.
The Monterrey-based club continues to strengthen its roster with players who have international experience and a proven track record, with the goal of returning to the top of Mexican soccer.
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