André Jardine celebrates four years in charge of América-MEX | OneFootball

André Jardine celebrates four years since his arrival in Mexican football, a period marked by significant achievements and his establishment as one of the most successful Brazilian coaches abroad. After stints with Atlético de San Luis and América, the 46-year-old coach from Rio Grande do Sul is now leading a team restructuring process, aiming for new goals for 2026 with the arrival of three Brazilian reinforcements.

Trajectory of Success and Titles

Jardine landed in Mexico in February 2022, following a successful period with the Brazilian Olympic Team. At the helm of Atlético de San Luis, even with a limited budget, he achieved historic feats by qualifying the team for the playoffs in his first two participations, gaining prominence and the nickname “La Jardineta.”

His performance caught the attention of América, which hired him in June 2023 to end a five-year title drought in Liga MX. The response was immediate: under his leadership, the club won the consecutive Mexican championship three times and accumulated six titles, including Campeón de Campeones, Liga MX Super Cup, and Campeones Cup 2024, making Jardine the most successful coach in América's history.

The Transition Scenario and New Talents

For the 2026 season, América is undergoing a squad renewal process, with significant departures like Álvaro Fidalgo and Allan Saint-Maximin. In contrast, the management is betting on the arrival of Brazilian talents: midfielders Raphael Veiga and Lima, as well as defensive midfielder Rodrigo Dourado.

Jardine expressed optimism with the new signings and highlighted the level of the reinforcements. “These are high-level reinforcements, whose resumes speak for themselves, and who have shown great desire to be here,” said the coach.

Voted the best coach in Liga MX for the past two seasons, the coach believes the trio has the potential to keep the club on the path of victories. “They have all the conditions to help us establish a new period of achievements,” he concluded.

Focus on Concachampions and Decisive Classic

Despite the changes in the squad, América secured a spot in the Concachampions round of 16, a competition treated as a priority by the club, which seeks to regain the top of Concacaf after the title won in 2016.

Preparation for the upcoming challenges includes a heavyweight classic against Chivas, the current leader of Liga MX, this weekend. The duel, scheduled for the early hours of Sunday (15), will be an important test for the team led by Jardine amid the new cycle.

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