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·10 de fevereiro de 2026
🚨Uruguayan talent heads to Coapa: Thiago Espinosa joins América

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·10 de fevereiro de 2026

The transfer market in Mexico continues to buzz with international prospects. Thiago Espinosa, the promising right-back from Racing de Montevideo, has officially joined Club América. The young defender arrives at the azulcrema team on a loan with an option to buy, representing a strategic move to strengthen the defense of the most decorated team in Mexican football.
At 21 years old, Espinosa has established himself as one of the fastest-evolving fullbacks in Uruguayan football. Initially trained in Peñarol's youth teams, it was at Racing where he got the chance to debut and shine in the First Division. His playing style is characterized by refined technique, intelligence in positioning, and an offensive drive that makes him a constant threat in the opponent's area, qualities that perfectly align with the historical demands of the "Águilas".
Espinosa's arrival at the Nest reinforces the tradition of Uruguayan players succeeding in Aztec territory. Uruguayan football experts had noted the unusual nature of a talent of his caliber not having emigrated earlier, considering his exponential growth in recent seasons. Now, under the pressure and spotlight that América offers, the young player will seek to prove that he is ready to make the definitive leap in his professional career.
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