Rodrigo Dourado would be the first New Year's gift for the Aguilas del America as a reinforcement for the Clausura 2026 tournament from Atletico San Luis, arriving in the position that will surely be left by Chilean Igor Lichnovsky, whose contract, according to unofficial reports, will not be renewed. Another possible move is the departure of Chilean Victor Davila and Dutchman Javairo Dilrosun, who failed to perform well in the America attack after a few flashes of brilliance upon their arrival at the Coapa-based club. They are reportedly not part of the America coach's future plans. This signing will be carefully considered and approved by the Eagles' Brazilian coach, Andre Jardine, who knows the Brazilian defender well from their time together at Atletico San Luis, where he was a great addition to the Potosi defense. The Brazilian will be looking to earn a starting spot where Mexicans Israel Reyes and Ramon Juarez seem destined for the nominations, although in several formations the South American defender will be a perfect fit to strengthen the America backline. Rodrigo Dourado has arrived in Liga MX. Coming from Internacional of Porto Alegre, he boasts a strong reputation as a defensive midfielder or center back. Last season, he played for Atletico San Luis in 15 of the 17 matches of the 2016 Apertura tournament, contributing two goals and proving to be an important element in the team's tactical scheme. Furthermore, Dourado was part of the Olympic team that won Brazil's first-ever gold medal in 2016 by defeating Germany, a squad that included players such as Neymar, Marquinhos, Gabriel Jesus, and goalkeeper Weverton.

Dourado now faces a new challenge with greater implications as part of America's defense. They will begin their tournament against Xolos de Tijuana at Estadio Caliente on January 9th, in a championship where they will seek to put behind them the frustration of the Apertura 2025 tournament and also the memory of losing the Clausura 2025 final.

Now the Brazilian defender must provide strength and balance to the America backline, where they will surely be one of the most exciting teams in Liga MX and have the challenge in each championship of fighting for the title.