Overview

• Allan Saint-Maximin has completed his medical and visa requirements and is impressing coaches in first-team training under André Jardine.
• The 28-year-old was unveiled to widespread fanfare at Mexico City airport, calling América the “Real Madrid of America” and saying fans treated him like a king.
• Coaches have ruled him out of Saturday’s Tigres match and are targeting his competitive debut on Aug. 24 at Estadio Jalisco against Atlas.
• Midfielder Erick Sánchez praises his “incredible capacity” and competitive mindset, while other teammates highlight his technical flair.
• Influential figures such as André-Pierre Gignac and Tigres coach Guido Pizarro say his arrival, alongside signings like Ángel Correa, enhances Liga MX’s quality and international standing.