12/20/2025

Reports: Pachuca target Chile and Juventus legend Arturo Vidal as a reinforcement for Club World Cup

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Tuzos have already submitted an offer to Colo Colo for the services of the former Bayern Munich and Barcelona player.

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  • Pachuca is set to debut in the CWC on June 18, facing RB Salzburg
  • Vidal returned to Colo Colo in early 2024
  • Has contributed 13 goals and five assists over 82 appearances

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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    With their sights set on a strong showing at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Pachuca are actively seeking to bolster their squad. The Mexican side is taking full advantage of the tournament's allowance to register up to six reinforcements, and one of their most ambitious moves may involve Arturo Vidal.

    According to , Pachuca has submitted a formal offer to Chilean club Colo Colo for a short-term loan of the 38-year-old midfielder – solely for the duration of the Club World Cup. While Colo Colo have yet to respond, the proposal is reportedly on the table and would cover a one-month loan spell next summer.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Vidal, a veteran with an illustrious résumé that includes stints at Juventus, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Flamengo, and the Chilean national team, returned to Colo Colo in early 2024. Despite his age, Vidal remains a key figure in South American football, having contributed 13 goals and five assists over 82 appearances with the Chilean club in recent competitions, including the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    Pachuca have already secured several reinforcements for their Club World Cup campaign, including José Castillo (Chivas), Agustín Palavecino (Necaxa), Federico Pereira (Toluca), and Robert Kenedy (Real Valladolid). The club is reportedly working on a fifth signing. Earlier rumors linked Neymar to Pachuca, but the idea was quickly dismissed by club executives.

    The potential addition of Vidal would bring valuable midfield versatility and ball control, as aim to compete with some of the world's top clubs.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR PACHUCA?

    Pachuca are set to debut in the Club World Cup on June 18, facing RB Salzburg. They will then meet Real Madrid on June 22, and conclude the group stage against Al Hilal on June 26. As part of their preparation, they played to a 1-1 draw against Al Ahly in a recent friendly match.