André Jardine Departs as América Coach After Victorious Era
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- André Jardine is no longer the coach of Mexican soccer club América, the team announced Wednesday.
- Jardine, who joined América in 2023, led the team to three league titles, one Campeón de Campeones, and one Supercopa.
- The club recognized his dedication and commitment, stating he is the most successful coach in América's history with six titles in his first 100 games.
Brazilian André Jardine has departed as head coach of Mexican soccer club América, the team announced Wednesday. Jardine, who arrived in 2023, guided the club to a highly successful period, securing three Liga titles, one Campeón de Campeones, and one Supercopa.
The Club América informs that, after various meetings with André Jardine, the team and the strategist agreed to conclude the stage of André and his coaching staff at the helm of the Águilas.
América's statement highlighted Jardine's dedication and commitment, noting that his achievements have cemented the club's status as Mexico's most decorated team. The club further emphasized that Jardine became the most triumphant coach in América's history, clinching six titles within his first 100 matches.
Jardine, who also led Brazil to a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, was twice named the best coach in Liga MX. His tenure with América, however, did not include a Copa de Campeones de la Concacaf title. In the recent Clausura 2025 tournament, América was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Pumas.
The team recognizes the dedication, commitment, and work developed by André in achieving multiple successes that will be marked in the history of América, reaffirming its position as the most winning team in Mexico and placing André as the team's most triumphant coach, with six titles in his first 100 games.
The 46-year-old coach began his career at São Paulo before coaching the Brazilian Olympic team. He then moved to Mexican football, managing San Luis before taking the helm at América. The club concluded by wishing Jardine the best in his future endeavors.
All of us who are part of Club América wish André Jardine the greatest success in his future projects.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.