America's 14th title squad dismantled: Only three players remain
Following Sebastian Caceres' move to Celta Vigo, only three starters from the 2023 championship squad remain at Club America.
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Time and the transfer market spare no one, not even the most glorious eras. The departure of Uruguayan defender Sebastian Caceres to Spanish club Celta Vigo has marked a definitive turning point for Club America.
From the starting XI that stepped onto the Estadio Azteca pitch in December 2023 to defeat Tigres and claim the long-awaited 14th star, only three players remain defending the team's colors today. What was once the foundation for a historic period under coach Andre Jardine has been almost entirely dismantled through international transfers, contract expirations, and professional retirements.
The pillars who remain are goalkeeper Luis Malagon, winger Alejandro Zendejas, and team captain Henry Martin. They are the final survivors of the group that reached the pinnacle of Mexican football.
The restructuring has been constant. Following the 2023 title, the club bid farewell to Luis Fuentes, Julian Quinones, Diego Valdes, Alvaro Fidalgo, Igor Lichnovsky, and Jonathan dos Santos. Each departure has signaled the end of a golden cycle for the club's fan base.