Nashville SC transfers star midfielder to CD Guadalajara

The $3 million deal marks a club-record transfer fee for Nashville SC.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Nashville SC has transferred star midfielder Jonathan Perez to CD Guadalajara for a club-record $3 million transfer fee. Perez, an outstanding young player, is leaving Nashville SC to pursue a new opportunity with the Mexican club.

Why it matters

This high-profile transfer deal highlights Nashville SC's ability to develop top talent and secure lucrative transfer fees, which can help the club reinvest in its roster and infrastructure. It also showcases the growing global appeal of MLS players.

The details

CD Guadalajara purchased midfielder Jonathan Perez from Nashville SC for $3 million, a club-record transfer fee for Nashville. Perez had been a key player for Nashville SC since joining the club.

  • Nashville SC transferred Perez to CD Guadalajara on February 10, 2026.

The players

Jonathan Perez

A star midfielder who was transferred from Nashville SC to CD Guadalajara for a club-record fee.

Mike Jacobs

The general manager of Nashville SC who oversaw the record-breaking transfer deal.

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What they’re saying

“Jonny is an outstanding young man, and we wish him the very best of luck in this new opportunity.”

— Mike Jacobs, General Manager, Nashville SC (The Tennessean)

What’s next

Nashville SC will look to reinvest the $3 million transfer fee into strengthening their roster for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

This record-breaking transfer deal demonstrates Nashville SC's ability to develop top talent and secure lucrative fees, which can help the club continue to grow and compete at a high level in MLS.