Hirving Lozano has returned to the media in the last hours when it was revealed that he is one of the highest paid players in the Ma jor League Soccer. The curious thing is that “Chucky” has been removed by the club and is not a usable piece by San Diego FC.

In January 2026, the board of San Diego FC officially announced the decision to remove Hirving Lozano from the first team club. “Chucky” ’s relationship with Mikey Varas and the club would have been very worn. This would be the beginning of a prolonged punishment.

The last game that Hirving Lozano played was in the MLS semifinals. This duel dates back to November 29 2025. The Mexican forward played 45 minutes in San Diego's defeat against Vancouver 1-3. Lozano contributed a goal in this match.

Almost six months have passed since that commitment. The absence of “Chucky” from the official duels separated him from the Mexican national team and from the next World Cup in 2026, which is three weeks away from starting.

Despite the non-sporting problems, Hirving Lozano made the difference when he was on the field. “Chucky” was able to play 34 co mcommitments with San Diego FC. The Mexican forward left records of 11 goals and 9 assists in just more than 2,100 minutes played.

The salary controversy

A few hours ago the list of the highest paid footballers in the entire MLS was updated. In first place is Lionel Messi with $28.3 million dollars per year; Heung-min Son occupies second place This with a contract that is around $11.1 million dollars per year and the podium is completed by Rodrigo de Paul with a figure of $9.6 million dollars per year. The next in the ranking is Hirving Lozano.

San Diego FC gives the luxury of leaving out of calls the fourth highest paid player in the entire MLS. Hirving Lozano receives $9.3 million dollars lares annual. This expense would have to continue to be made. “Chucky” has a contract in force with the American team until December 2028.