América eyeing Atlético's French midfielder | OneFootball

It has already become customary that during every FIFA international break, some rumors come out about players who could arrive at or leave Club América.

This time was no exception, and it is already being said that there is a player who interests Las Águilas ahead of the 2026 Apertura.

According to information from the newspaper ‘El Universal’, Club América is interested in Sébastien Salles Lamonge, a French midfielder who currently plays for Atlético de San Luis.

They say the club is already negotiating with the player, given that his contract with San Luis ends in the middle of the year, so if it goes through, he would arrive at the team “for free.”

Who is Sébastien Salles Lamonge?

Lamonge is a defensive midfielder who is 30 years old and spent most of his career playing in his home country, France.

He joined Atlético in 2023 and has since become an undisputed starter for the team; before arriving in Mexico, he played for SC Bastia and Rennes B, both clubs in France’s second division.

What would he bring to América?

While it is true that he is an interesting player who not only defends but also attacks, there does not really seem to be a need to sign a player with his profile.

The only logic behind his arrival would be to think that Jonathan dos Santos will retire at the end of the tournament or that the purchase option for Vinícius Lima will not be exercised.

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