Mateo Chávez, a left-back from Guadalajara, is set to join AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands following an agreement reached between the Dutch club and Guadalajara. AZ Alkmaar had shown interest in the player since February and made a bid of 2 million dollars to finalize his transfer. The 20-year-old has been acknowledged as the best defender in one-on-one situations during the current Liga MX season. Chávez, who emerged from Guadalajara's youth academy, has distinguished himself with 24 successful duels on the left flank, earning the title of top defender in one-on-one matchups this season. Furthermore, he ranks as the second-best player in Chivas for balls recovered in disputes, with 32 instances, and is considered one of the top prospects in Liga MX, also ranking third in the team for clearances (74) and recoveries (61).