Overview
- América is targeting Toluca’s Brian García to cover right back, a move that would require ending his current loan at Pachuca early, according to multiple reports.
- The deal was initially structured as a player-for-player exchange on one-year loans with options to buy for both García and América’s Ralph Orquín.
- Talks have been paused because Orquín reportedly has about six months left on his América contract, which would bar a loan move under the cited regulation, per Raoul “Pollo” Ortiz.
- Orquín is evaluating a one-year extension offer, and América could instead pursue a sale this window to avoid a free departure in the summer, outlets report.
- Coach André Jardine pushed for a natural right back due to Kevin Álvarez’s dip in form, injuries elsewhere, and the likelihood that Israel Reyes will depart for national-team duty later in the season.