According to César Luis Merlo, Valentín Gauthier's transfer to U de Chile did not proceed. A small, quickly recoverable ankle injury was found in the footballer, but the club did not want to take the risk. An agreement had been reached between León and the player.

According to César Luis Merlo, Valentín Gauthier is leaving León and has signed for U de Chile.

Universidad de Chile is in advanced negotiations to sign the 22-year-old Uruguayan defender Valentín Gauthier. Talks with León, which Gauthier joined in July 2025, are in their final stage for a one-year loan that includes a purchase option. Gauthier has 11 caps for the Uruguay U20 team and has a contract with the Mexican club until June 2029. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €1.50m.