América is seeking the signing of James Rodríguez for the Apertura 2026 as one of the bombshell reinforcements for the new sports project led by technical director Guillermo Almada, in an idea that sounds crazy due to the system of the Uruguayan coach of the Águilas.

According to a report from the Fox Sports Mexico network, the Águilas board has already started the first contacts with the Colombian midfielder. The footballer added minutes in the last 2026 World Cup, where the Colombian team was eliminated against Switzerland in the penalty shootout.

James Rodríguez's interest in reaching the Águilas

The report indicates that the former Real Madrid player is interested in wearing the cream-blue shirt, especially after a discreet step with Minnesota United in the MLS, a club where his performance did not meet expectations.

Guillermo Almada would have already given the green light to the sports director, Santiago Baños, to advance in the negotiations. This would seal the Colombian's return to Liga MX, after his previous stage with Club León. América's conditions to sign James Rodríguez and Luis Chávez

During Almada's official presentation as Americanist strategist, Santiago Baños confirmed that they are looking for four reinforcements, detailing that two of them were competing in the World Cup.

Today it is known that the two main objectives of the board are James Rodríguez and Luis Chávez, although both signings present complex conditions:

With James Rodríguez: There is concern about his current football pace, as they analyze whether he will adapt to the high physical demands and intense pressure that characterizes Guillermo Almada's playing system.

With Luis Chávez: The main obstacle is the high salary that the Mexican midfielder currently receives in Russian soccer.

Despite these factors, negotiations are still ongoing and official details are expected in the next few hours. James Rodríguez's history in Liga MX and MLS

James's connection with Mexican football began at the beginning of 2025, when he joined Club León attracted by the opportunity to play in the Club World Cup. Despite a spectacular start, the exclusion of the emerald team from said competition affected the team's overall performance.

James fulfilled his contract by showing flashes of quality that connected with the stands, but his individual statistics declined.

Later, the midfielder emigrated to Minnesota United in the United States. In the MLS his impact was low, registering only two assists. His discreet streak extended to the 2026 World Cup, a tournament in which he failed to register goals or passes for a score.