América confirm the arrival of the ‘Santiagos’ | OneFootball

We’re on the final day of the transfer window, and Las Águilas are starting to confirm their last signings ahead of the 2026 Apertura.

The first two signings to be confirmed are the ones we already knew about: Santiago Bueno and Santiago Mingo, both center backs arriving from England and Brazil, respectively.

The first to arrive was Santiago Bueno, a Uruguayan defender coming from Wolverhampton in England in a deal consisting of a one-year loan with an option to buy.

Later, Santiago Mingo arrived in Mexico City to sign his contract; he comes from Bahia FC in Brazil in a transfer worth around six million dollars.

What will they bring to América?

Santiago Mingo is a defender with very good effectiveness inside the box, with perhaps his biggest flaw showing when he has to step out of it and cover a quick striker, since he reacts better when he is well positioned in the area.

He also has very good vision to play progressive passes that can contribute a lot to the team’s attack, something América already has as well with Israel Reyes.

The signing of Santiago Bueno is very interesting, mainly because his characteristics would allow him to adapt very well to playing alongside the other recent signing, Santiago Mingo.

If both players adapt, they could form a very interesting defense, and this would also allow Israel Reyes to play in a holding midfield role or at right back, depending on the coaching staff’s decision.

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