In a documentary about his life and career, AEK's 30-year-old Mexican central midfielder Orbelín Pineda stated that he is approached daily by supporters of Olympiacos or Panathinaikos who ask him to leave his current club and join their team. Major Mexican clubs, specifically Chivas and Monterrey, have also made persistent approaches for the player. Despite this interest, Pineda remains committed to his personal plan and bases his career decisions on continuous improvement and the happiness of his family. Pineda has 91 caps and 12 goals for Mexico, is under contract with AEK until June 2027, and has a current market value of €7.00m according to Transfermarkt. During the 2025/2026 Super League 1 season, he made 25 appearances, scored 4 goals, and provided 1 assist. According to reports from May 2026, a proposal of €7-8 million would make AEK reconsider a sale. It has also been reported that an €8 million release clause for Mexican and US clubs has been active since summer 2025. In August 2024, Monterrey reportedly had a final offer of approximately €9.3 million rejected.