Dereck Moncada Transfers to FC Lugano in Record Deal for Necaxa

Dereck Moncada completes transfer to Swiss club Lugano in record deal for Inter Bogotá The 18-year-old Honduran forward has officially joined Lugano of Switzerland after a standout season with Inter Bogotá, the Colombian club owned by Liga MX side Necaxa. Moncada’s move marks the most expensive transfer in Inter Bogotá’s history, according to reports from Argentine journalist César Luis Merlo, who confirmed the deal via his X account. The player signed a five-year contract with the Swiss side following negotiations that are currently underway. Earlier in 2026, Inter Bogotá acquired Moncada from Olimpia of Honduras before sending him to gain experience in Colombia’s top flight. During his time with the Bogotá-based club, he recorded five goals and two assists, helping push the team toward contention for the liguilla. His performances attracted interest from several European clubs, ultimately leading to the move to Lugano. Necaxa had previously held Moncada’s rights and loaned him to Inter Bogotá to develop his game with the aim of integrating him into their Liga MX squad in the future. Despite not joining one of Europe’s traditional power leagues, the transfer represents a significant step in the young attacker’s career, with hopes that strong performances in Switzerland could open doors to higher-level opportunities down the line. The deal was first reported by Periódico AM and later confirmed by multiple outlets including MARCA, which noted Moncada’s journey from Honduras to Colombia and now to Switzerland as a historic moment for the player and his clubs. No financial details of the transfer have been disclosed as of the announcement date, Saturday, April 25, 2026.