Is this Club América star headed for the exit? His coach isn’t ruling it out
Club América’s head coach, André Jardine, has addressed speculation over the future of the team’s match winner against Tijuana.
After Club América’s win over Tijuana in the Apertura 2025 tournament - a 3-1 victory led by a Brian Rodríguez brace - head coach André Jardine addressed the media to discuss the Uruguayan’s current situation amid strong rumors of an imminent departure from Coapa, tensions with the front office included.
The Brazilian coach didn’t mince words, stating that every player has a price and that there are offers the club simply can’t match. He cited the recent departure of Julián Quiñones as an example - after just two tournaments with América, Quiñones left for the Saudi league, where his salary tripled.
“Some offers are just too good”
“What applies to Brian applies to everyone,” Jardine said on Wednesday. “He looks happy here at América. Every time we’ve spoken - especially when other clubs have shown interest - he’s shown he’s one of those players who naturally draws attention in the market. He’s young, a national team player, and clearly progressing in his career.
“That goes for him and for everyone. Every América player has a price, and if someone wants them, they’ll have to pay it. As a club, we understand that replacing a player of his caliber isn’t easy - it’s not simple - but it’s not impossible either.
“Financially, some offers are just too good for players to pass up. América won’t always be able to match them. That’s what happened with Quiñones - the offer was three times what he earned here. It was impossible to keep him. He wanted to secure his financial future, and that’s understandable.”
“I believe Brian will stay”
Jardine concluded by expressing optimism about Rodríguez’s future with the team: “I believe Brian will stay with us. We’re happy with him, and he’s happy here. But we don’t control everything. We’ll have to see how the market behaves until the end of the transfer window.”
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