🛬Change at América: Almada now in Mexico City | OneFootball

The seismic shock caused by André Jardine’s surprising departure already has a forceful response in the offices of El Nido. Guillermo Almada arrived in Mexico City on Wednesday afternoon and is just one step away from being officially named the new head coach of Club América for the 2026 Apertura tournament and the Leagues Cup.

The Eagles’ number one option

Sources close to FOX Sports confirmed that the club’s management moved with extreme speed in the summer market and made the Uruguayan coach their absolute priority. Almada fits the ideal profile thanks to his proven pedigree in Mexican soccer, his attacking approach, and his outstanding ability to develop youth academy talent.

A direct signing with no obstacles

América’s big competitive advantage is that the Uruguayan manager arrives as a free agent. After recently parting ways with Real Oviedo in Spain, the Coapa hierarchy will not have to negotiate with any other institution, limiting the operation to a direct agreement on salary and contract length. With the first talks already underway, the formal announcement is imminent.

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