Daniel Arcila, the latest signing not developed in Mexico for Club León for the 2025-2026 season, arrived in León, Guanajuato, after a travel journey of over nine hours from Medellín, with a stop in the capital of Colombia. Upon his arrival at the Bajío International Airport, Arcila expressed his excitement for this new challenge.
“I am truly happy about this new opportunity and the new team. I hope to meet the expectations of León’s fans. It’s a huge team in Mexico, and I feel very proud to be here. I will do my best to live up to that,” Arcila said.
The Colombian midfielder, 23, previously played as a starter for Envigado FC in Colombia’s first division. He shared a smile when asked about the references given to him by James Rodríguez regarding his new team, stating, “He told me it’s a giant team and to give it my all, which is exactly what I plan to do.”
The negotiations between the club and Arcila were finalized over the weekend. He will need to complete a medical examination and sign his contract with the team. Additionally, Arcila plays in the midfield and will join teammates Nicolás Fonseca, Fernando Beltrán, Rodrigo Echeverría, and Tadeo Estrada.
Meanwhile, he is waiting to finalize visa paperwork that will determine whether he can travel to the United States, where León is currently participating in the Leagues Cup. If he is unable to make it in time, he plans to wait in León for the start of the Mexican League.
This signing marks an important addition to Club León’s roster, demonstrating their commitment to strengthening the team and meeting fan expectations as they prepare for the upcoming competitions.