Since, he's been diligently taking Spanish lessons and visiting the city constantly to get acquainted with what will eventually be his new surroundings.
Just two days after Capitanes debuts in the G League, Mexico City will again host Formula One's Mexican Grand Prix, its first large-scale international sporting event since the start of the pandemic.
At the city's Plaza del Toros bullring, tennis legend Roger Federer drew a then-record 42,517 fans for an exhibition match against Alexander Zverev.
At several points, he feared the negotiations could fall through and delay the shared dream.