Brian Gutierrez shrugs off fan’s jab that he should have joined América
brian gutierrez laughed nervously when a fan told him it would have been perfect if he had landed at América instead of signing with Chivas, a brief on-air moment that underscored why he turned down a larger offer to join Guadalajara.
Why he chose Chivas over a bigger offer from América
The midfielder arrived at Chivas from Chicago Fire during the recent winter transfer window after several Liga MX clubs pursued him. One club that sought him was América, which presented a higher economic proposal, but Brian Gutiérrez opted for the project led by Gabriel Milito and the affinity that he and his family feel for Guadalajara.
Brian Gutierrez reacts during a friendly interview
The exchange happened near the end of a conversation held with two fans, Omar Villarreal and Carlos Guerrero, when a parting comment—"hubiera sido perfecto que llegaras al América"—prompted a nervous laugh from the player and a brief pause. Villarreal quickly moved to defuse the moment, reminding the group that Gutiérrez had made clear before the Clásico Nacional that his decision to join Chivas was never in doubt and that he had wanted the club since childhood.
Milito’s message and the national team picture
Gutiérrez has been among the surprises in Javier Aguirre’s recent convocations, which have drawn heavily from Chivas—10 elements from Guadalajara were included across the last two calls. After those call-ups, Gabriel Milito told the midfielder: "Que disfrute de ir a la Selección y demuestre el porqué debo estar ahí, " urging him to enjoy the national team experience and prove he belongs. The national side recently beat Iceland 4-0 in a friendly, an environment where Liga MX players have featured prominently.
In other comments, the player described the passion for the game in Mexico, saying that football is lived more intensely there, a sentiment he shared while discussing the move from Chicago Fire to Chivas and his rapid rise to national-team consideration. While the World Cup list remains unsettled, his coaches have made clear that maintaining form for club matches will be decisive.
Gutiérrez’s immediate task is straightforward and confirmed by those close to him: keep performing for Chivas under Gabriel Milito so he can remain in contention for Javier Aguirre’s selections in the matches and friendlies to come.
