Erick Gutiérrez has been out of Gabriel Milito's plans since the start of the Clausura 2026, a situation that has led the rojiblanca board to seek a solution for him over the past few months. First, options were explored during the winter market, and now, with the Apertura 2026 in sight, it seems that he will finally leave Guadalajara. According to recent reports, there are two concrete possibilities for him to continue his career: Atlas and Santos Laguna. However, although the midfielder maintains a posture of gratitude towards Chivas and wants to close his cycle in good terms, the proposal of the rojinegros looks much more attractive from a personal point of view. The main reason is that he would not have to leave Guadalajara, a city where he has established his family and found stability over the past few years. On the other hand, accepting an offer from Santos Laguna would imply moving to Torreón with his family or, in the worst case, separating from them for most of the year. If we add the complicated sports situation that the lagunero team is going through, the balance seems to be clearly tilted towards Atlas. From the player's perspective, the rojinegra proposal offers better conditions both in terms of family and profession. It is likely that Chivas, Atlas, and Santos will hold conversations over the next few weeks to find a formula that benefits all parties. Meanwhile, the future of the still rojiblanco midfielder remains open, although it seems increasingly clear that his stage in Verde Valle is coming to an end.