Santos Laguna is looking to rescue the career of Erick Gutiérrez, who seems to be further and further away from Chivas. After several months without being part of Gabriel Milito's sports plans, the Mexican midfielder could find a new opportunity in Liga MX with Santos Laguna. The club's management has already approached the player's environment to learn about his willingness to join the team in Torreón. The main driver of the operation would be Portuguese coach Renato Paiva, who believes that Gutiérrez can become an important element in his sports project. In fact, the strategist sees him as a starter in his scheme, taking advantage of his experience, recovery ability, and ball output to strengthen the team's midfield. Gutiérrez's situation at Chivas changed radically over the past few months. His last official game with Guadalajara was in November 2025, when the team was eliminated by Cruz Azul in the Quarterfinals. Afterwards, Gabriel Milito told him that he was not part of his project for the 2026 season, so he stopped being considered for calls and competitive training. And now, Chivas' management has started to explore alternatives to find him a spot on another team. During the last markets, several teams showed interest in the midfielder. Pachuca analyzed the possibility of incorporating him, while LAFC showed interest from the MLS. However, none of the operations were successful, and the player remained tied to Guadalajara, although without official activity. So, the option that is most appealing in Torreón would be a one-year loan with a subsequent purchase option, a formula that would allow evaluating his performance before making a definitive investment. Currently, the player has one year left on his contract with Chivas, a situation that could facilitate a negotiation. But, any agreement will also have to consider the player's salary conditions, an aspect that will be key in the coming weeks. At 31 years old, Erick Gutiérrez knows that he needs to recover minutes and prominence to show the level that took him to Europe and the Mexican national team. Santos Laguna appears as an attractive alternative to relaunch his career in an environment where he would have continuity and confidence from the start.