Leonardo Sepúlveda, a 24-year-old left-back with both Mexican and United States nationality, was not part of Guadalajara's main rotation during the Clausura 2026 and did not participate in the tournament. Reasons for this include internal competition in defense, the return of players who were on loan, and the potential for new signings. At Verde Valle, it is thought that the defender has potential to develop, and a possible loan move is being considered for him to gain more playing time and consistent experience at another club. The defender, who joined Guadalajara in January 2024, has two caps for Mexico's U21 team. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €400k.