Mikel Arriola, president commissioner of the Mexican Soccer Federation, reported a measure that marks the imminent return of the Atlantean to the highest category of national football.
He pointed out that the Board of Owners of the Liga MX gave its approval and TV Azteca finalized the sale of Mazatlán FC to Emilio Escalanteowner of the Iron Colts.
Atlante would take Mazatlán’s place in Liga MX
In this way, the Sinaloa club begins a transformation process to replace membership rights.
If approved, the Atlante’s return to the First Division would take place for Apertura 2026after the World Cup.
“Regulatory the first step has already been taken“We will remember an example from Querétaro, the authorization is presented, subject to conditions and regulations being met, if that happens, the operation is perfected,” he explained.
“In the case of Mazatlán, the next step is for the Atlante and Escalante ask for a change of venueonce the operation is consolidated,” he stressed.
It should be noted that at the Liga MX Assembly, where the approval was announced, businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego did not appearowner of TV Azteca.
Atlas is in the process of sale
On the other hand, Mikel Arriola pointed out that Atlas is in the process of salewhile León “did not present any offer.”
“Two things happened today… The Atlas club informed the Assembly that it is in a process at an investment bankordered, to make the sale, it is in the review and reception process, they are on track,” said Arriola.
“León did not express an intention and we do not have any information.”
- With information from El Universal and ESPN