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América bids farewell to historic midfielder Jonathan dos Santos
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América bids farewell to historic midfielder Jonathan dos Santos

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Mexican club América has announced the departure of midfielder Jonathan dos Santos.
  • Dos Santos, who joined in 2022, won six titles with the team, including three Liga MX championships.
  • His departure follows that of coach André Jardine, with Guillermo Almada appointed as the new strategist.

Club América, one of Mexico's most storied football clubs, has confirmed the departure of midfielder Jonathan dos Santos. After months of speculation regarding his future, the team officially announced the end of his contract with the 'Águilas' (Eagles).

Dos Santos joined América in 2022, fulfilling what he described as his lifelong dream to play for the club he supported. During his tenure, he was a key figure in the team's success, helping them secure six titles: three Liga MX championships, one Campeón de Campeones, one Supercopa de la Liga MX, and one Campeones Cup.

In an emotional farewell message posted on social media, the club thanked Dos Santos for his contributions, stating, "Brother, Jonathan dos Santos. We can only thank you for everything we achieved together, for always giving your best on the field and dedicating yourself completely with passion to our jersey."

Brother, Jonathan dos Santos. We can only thank you for everything we achieved together, for always giving your best on the field and dedicating yourself completely with passion to our jersey.

— Club AméricaThe club's social media message announcing Dos Santos's departure.

The club highlighted his achievement as a "Tricampeón" (three-time champion) and an "icon" in their history, referring to him as a "Captain and the living representation of what it means to be an Eagle." They concluded by wishing him success in his future endeavors, assuring him that "América will always be your home."

Dos Santos's exit comes shortly after the departure of head coach André Jardine, who left the club under emotional circumstances. América has already moved to fill the coaching vacancy, officially appointing Uruguayan strategist Guillermo Almada.

You leave as a Tricampeón and an icon in our history. As a Captain and the living representation of what it means to be an Eagle. Much success in all your future projects, América will always be your home.

— Club AméricaConcluding remarks from the club's farewell message to Jonathan dos Santos.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.