Blues boss delight at Chivas link-up

RANGERS boss Pedro Caixinha reckons a link-up with Mexican side Chivas would benefit both parties.

The Portuguese met Chivas chief Jose Luis Higuera during his trip to Glasgow last week and an arrangement between the clubs has been mooted.

Midfielder Carlos Pena made the move from Guadalajara to Glasgow in the summer, while compatriot Eduardo Herrera arrived from Pumas.

Chivas are keen to expand their portfolio outwith Mexico and Caixinha is open to a working arrangement being put in place with the Liga MX outfit.

He said: “I can tell you the CEO of Chivas, Jose Luis Higuera, visited us. Carlos Pena came from there.

“Chivas and the majority of Mexican clubs are trying to expand. Chivas is the biggest club in Mexico and the fan base is something like 40 million.

“They are a huge club in Mexico and they spread it to the USA and are trying to buy some clubs in South America but they want to extend the connections in Europe. They might be looking for us to do it and it will be a very good chance for us to do it and it’s a good chance for a win-win relationship for both clubs.

“It would bring a lot of benefits to us. Knowledge, young players moving from one side to the other and maybe first-team players as well and also exchange trips for coaches.

“There are so many opportunities. They are very strong in the marketing area because they work like in the USA so we can learn from each other.”