Uruguayan coach Guillermo Almada will take charge of Club América and his first game as coach will be against Santos Laguna at Estadio Banorte. Almada arrived in Mexico City to take the job and declared that it is a very great joy for him. The arrival of Almada marks the beginning of a new era in Coapa after the departure of André Jardine, coach who left an indelible mark on the institution. The Brazilian coach won the historic tricampeonato de Liga MX with the Eagles, a feat unprecedented in the era of short tournaments. However, the international results were below expectations, an aspect that Almada will now try to improve. The American board considers that the Uruguayan has the ideal profile to keep the team as a protagonist in Mexico and take the next step on the continental stage. Almada gained recognition in Mexican football since his arrival at Santos Laguna in the Clausura 2019. During his stay in Torreón, he developed an offensive and dynamic style that made the Guerreros one of the most attractive teams in the Liga MX. Although he did not win the title, he took the club to the Final of the Guardianes 2021. Subsequently, he took the reins of Pachuca, where he achieved the greatest successes of his career by winning the Apertura 2022 and the Concacaf Champions League 2024. After leaving the Tuzos in 2025, Almada decided to try his luck in Spanish football. His experience in Europe did not go as expected. First, he coached Real Valladolid and later Real Oviedo, without achieving the desired results during the 2025-26 season. Now, the Uruguayan coach returns to an environment he knows perfectly and where he has demonstrated his ability to compete for championships. The Liga MX recently confirmed the calendar for the Apertura 2026 and Almada's official debut with América already has a date. The Eagles will start their participation on July 18 when they visit Querétaro at Estadio Corregidora. Subsequently, the coach will live his first game as a local on August 2 against Santos Laguna, once Estadio Banorte is available again after the activity related to the World Cup. The arrival of Guillermo Almada generates excitement among the American fan base due to his ability to develop young players, build competitive teams, and develop a recognizable offensive proposal. With a high-quality squad and possible reinforcements on the way, the Uruguayan will have the mission of keeping América in the fight for all titles and seeking the international protagonism that the club considers a priority. The new era in Coapa has begun, and expectations are as high as the historical demand that accompanies the most winning club in Mexican football.