César Montes keeps the door open for Chivas
With the transfer market open, César Montes spoke about the rumors that put him back in Mexican soccer, including Chivas.
"There will always be the opportunity to return, the doors in Mexico are open and every summer there is a possibility. I've been at Lokomotiv for a year and I'm very happy there", he mentioned.
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Montes also referred to Chivas' interest, but limited himself to saying: "we'll see what happens. I don't know, I don't know", with laughter.
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