MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers transferred from Chicago Fire to Monterrey
CF Monterrey finalized a $7.5 million plus $500,000 add-ons deal to sign Belgian striker Hugo Cuypers from the Chicago Fire. Cuypers, 29, leads MLS with 13 goals this season and scored 44 goals in all competitions since joining Chicago for $12 million in 2024. His departure follows the Fire signing Robert Lewandowski and opens a designated player slot. Monterrey also recently acquired Diego Rossi from Columbus Crew.
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Chicago Fire Transfer Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey for $7.5 Million
The Chicago Fire announced the transfer of star striker Hugo Cuypers to Liga MX side CF Monterrey for a $7.5 million fee plus $500,000 in add-ons. Cuypers, 29, was named to the 2026 MLS All-Star Game and scored 13 goals this season, tied for the league lead. He set a Fire record by scoring in 10 consecutive matches. Since joining from K.A.A. Gent in February 2024 for a reported $12 million, Cuypers amassed 40 goals in 75 appearances. His departure opens a designated player roster spot for Chicago, which recently signed Polish free agent Robert Lewandowski. Fire director of football Gregg Berhalter thanked Cuypers for his contributions, stating the move maximizes roster flexibility. Cuypers expressed gratitude to the club and fans, saying Chicago became a second home for his family.
Chicago Fire Transfer Striker Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey
The Chicago Fire have agreed to transfer high-scoring Belgian striker Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey of Liga MX, according to multiple media outlets. Cuypers, dubbed 'the European Goal Machine,' leads MLS this season with 13 goals in 11 matches. The Fire will receive a $7.5 million fee plus $500,000 in add-ons, according to The Athletic. Cuypers scored 40 goals in 75 matches for Chicago since joining for a $12 million fee in February 2024. The move follows Columbus Crew top scorer Diego Rossi's $8 million transfer to Monterrey less than two weeks earlier. Rossi made his Rayados debut on Saturday, providing an assist in a 3-2 season-opening win.
Monterrey and Chicago Fire agree on transfer for MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers
CF Monterrey is finalizing a deal to sign MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers from the Chicago Fire for a fee of $7.5 million plus $500,000 in add-ons, according to sources briefed on the situation. The 29-year-old Belgian forward leads MLS with 13 goals this season in 989 minutes. His departure comes weeks after the Fire signed Polish legend Robert Lewandowski, with Cuypers having given his No. 9 shirt to Lewandowski but never sharing the field with him. Cuypers joined Chicago for around $12 million ahead of the 2024 season and scored 44 goals in all competitions for the club. Multiple MLS clubs, including St. Louis City, also pursued Cuypers. Monterrey had previously acquired Uruguayan attacker Diego Rossi from Columbus Crew this summer. Cuypers' departure leaves Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and FC Dallas's Petar Musa as the league's active leading scorers with 12 goals each.
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Monterrey, Chicago agree on transfer for MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers
CF Monterrey is finalizing a deal to sign MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers from the Chicago Fire for a fee of $7.5 million plus $500,000 in add-ons, according to sources briefed on the situation. The 29-year-old Belgian forward leads MLS with 13 goals this season. His departure comes weeks after the Fire signed Polish legend Robert Lewandowski. Cuypers had given his No. 9 shirt to Lewandowski and expressed hope they could play together, but he will leave without ever sharing the field with him. Multiple MLS clubs, including St. Louis City, also pursued Cuypers. Monterrey had previously acquired Uruguayan attacker Diego Rossi from Columbus Crew. Cuypers joined Chicago for around $12 million ahead of the 2024 season and scored 44 goals in all competitions. His departure leaves Lionel Messi and Petar Musa as the league's active leading scorers with 12 goals each.
Monterrey, Chicago agree on transfer for MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers
CF Monterrey is finalizing a deal to sign MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers from the Chicago Fire for a fee of $7.5 million plus $500,000 in add-ons, according to sources briefed on the situation. The 29-year-old Belgian forward leads MLS with 13 goals this season. His departure comes weeks after the Fire signed Polish legend Robert Lewandowski. Cuypers had given his No. 9 shirt to Lewandowski and expressed hope they could play together, but he will leave without ever sharing the field with him. Several MLS clubs, including St. Louis City, also pursued Cuypers. Monterrey had already acquired Uruguayan attacker Diego Rossi from Columbus Crew this summer. Cuypers joined Chicago for about $12 million in 2024 and scored 44 goals in all competitions. His departure leaves Lionel Messi and Petar Musa as the league's active leading scorers with 12 goals each.