Overview

• Ignacio Ambriz was officially presented as Club León’s head coach, marking his return four years after departing in 2021 following a title in Guard1anes 2020.
• The coach praised James Rodríguez’s attitude, saying the midfielder is calm, motivated and wants to be a champion, and he urged him to enjoy playing football.
• León sits 11th in the Apertura 2025 table, and Ambriz set a near-term target of reaching at least the Play-In.
• A Diario Récord ‘Francotirador’ column, cited by Bolavip, reports James’s contract runs through December 2025 and that he is not interested in renewing, with the piece also claiming Ambriz will not push for talks.
• Ambriz’s first match back is scheduled at home against reigning champion Toluca on Saturday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m. local time.