According to information from César Luis Merlo, Arteaga has nearly finalized all agreements with the university board to be part of the club in the second half of 2026, signing a one-year deal. The same source states the contract also includes a clause for an additional year, which is subject to performance and the fulfillment of objectives imposed by the club on the midfielder. Víctor Arteaga arrives from the Diablos Rojos de Toluca as a free agent, which allowed Pumas to secure his registration rights without spending from the transfer budget.

César Luis Merlo reports that 22-year-old Mexican defensive midfielder Víctor Arteaga is a new reinforcement for Pumas. According to an exclusive report, Víctor Arteaga joined the club as a free agent from Toluca, which he had joined in January 2024. In the 2025/2026 domestic league season, he had 30 appearances, 0 goals, and 1 assist. His current Transfermarkt market value is €500k.