Overview
- Multiple Mexican outlets, citing journalist Pepe Hanan and Fox Sports Mexico, report that Atlante agreed to purchase Mazatlán’s Liga MX franchise for about $65 million.
- The reported plan would shift the top‑flight place from Sinaloa to Mexico City, with Atlante hosting at Estadio Azteca, which is expected to carry the Estadio Banorte name after the 2026 World Cup.
- Coverage indicates the return would take effect in Apertura 2026, with Clausura 2026 still managed by Mazatlán before the handover.
- No official statements have been issued by the clubs or Liga MX, and several reports point to an announcement timed to the December owners’ meeting.
- Reports add that Atlante holds the required certification to compete in Liga MX, while Mazatlán’s sale is linked to poor results and financial pressures tied to Grupo Salinas.