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Club América Ownership Reaffirms Backing for Jardine After Slow Start

The vote of confidence responds to external calls for quicker reinforcements.

Overview

  • Emilio Azcárraga met with club leadership and the coaching staff on Jan. 15 to reaffirm institutional support for André Jardine and sporting president Santiago Baños.
  • The meeting in Bosques de las Lomas included Joaquín Balcárcel, Jardine and his assistant Paulo Víctor, underscoring the ownership group’s message of continuity.
  • América has one point from its first two Clausura 2026 matches, drawing 0-0 at Tijuana and losing 0-2 at home to San Luis, and has yet to score.
  • Defender Israel Reyes said the squad and hierarchy fully back Jardine and expressed confidence that results will improve as key players return.
  • Journalist César Luis Merlo urged Jardine to publicly push for signings and said sources indicate the club is still pursuing at least one addition before the Feb. 9 window deadline.