Diego Valdés‘ Future Uncertain as Club América Begins Preseason
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club América, fresh off a historic three-peat championship in Liga MX, kicks off its preseason on January 6th. Though, the team faces some key decisions, and the future of Chilean star Diego Valdés is a major talking point. Valdés, hampered by injuries towards the end of the Apertura 2024 season, saw his playing time diminish under coach André Jardine. This raises questions about his role with the team going forward.
Analyst Gustavo Mendoza, speaking on the La Última Palabra program, offered insight into the situation: ”Hunger has to be combined with the desire to eat, because for Diego Valdés to get out of América, there has to be someone interested in paying his salary.”
Valdés’ Options: MLS or Brazil?
While interest from both Major League Soccer (MLS) and Brazilian clubs has reportedly surfaced, Valdés’ substantial salary presents a significant hurdle. Mendoza elaborated, “There was talk of an MLS team, there was talk of Brazil as a possibility. The issue is that when they come to review Diego valdés’ contract and they see that he is the highest paid in América, or was last year, well, how do you pay a footballer of that level?”
The high cost of acquiring Valdés could deter potential suitors, leaving his future with Club América temporarily uncertain.His contract runs until December 31, 2026, according to 365Scores. [[2]]
América’s Young Guns Take Center stage
Simultaneously occurring, Valdés will report to club América’s training facility in Coapa. Reports suggest the team may utilize a younger, option squad during the initial weeks of the Clausura 2025 season, allowing key players like Valdés time to regain full fitness and form.
The three-time champion will open its Clausura 2025 campaign against Querétaro on Friday, January 10th, at 7:00 PM at La Corregidora Stadium.
Diego Valdés’ future with Club América is currently uncertain. While he is under contract until December 31, 2026, [[2]], his playing time decreased towards teh end of the Apertura 2024 season due to injuries.
Ther has been interest from MLS and Brazilian clubs, but his high salary is a potential obstacle to a transfer. [[2]]
Club América may opt to utilize a younger squad during the initial weeks of the Clausura 2025 season allowing Valdés time to regain full fitness. [[2]]
