Overview
- América announced Tapia’s signing through its official channels days before the Clausura 2026 kickoff.
- The club completed the deal by purchasing the remaining 40% of his federative rights from Tigres.
- Tapia will report to Coapa this week to integrate immediately with the first-team squad.
- Luis Ángel Malagón remains the expected starter, with Rodolfo Cota available and Tapia set to compete for the backup role.
- The reinforcement supports a busy schedule that includes the CONCACAF Champions Cup and potential national-team absences.