Deportivo La Coruña, which has returned to Primera División for this season, is analyzing the possibility of reinforcing their defense with 29-year-old Mexican international César Montes. This interest in the defender, who has prior experience in Spanish football, emerges after weeks of speculation about his future, which previously included links to Cruz Azul in Liga MX. At present, there are no details on how advanced any potential negotiations are for Montes, whose contract with Lokomotiv runs until June 2029. The defender has 72 caps and 4 goals for Mexico. According to Transfermarkt, his value is currently estimated to be 7.5 million euros. This value is 2.5 million more than when he first arrived in Russia in September 2024.