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brian rodríguez
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The gist
Ajax bid $12 million for América's Brian Rodríguez.
América may lose a key scorer before the transfer window closes.
Background
Brian Rodríguez is a Uruguayan winger for Club América, who has been in strong form, scoring in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Columbus Crew. European clubs have shown interest, and Ajax has made a formal offer. América is reviewing the bid, and the Dutch transfer window closes on September 2.
How it unfolded
- Aug 26, 2026Brian Rodríguez scored in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Columbus Crew, helping América win 2-0.
- Aug 28, 2026Transfer journalist César Luis Merlo reported Ajax's $12 million offer for Rodríguez, including performance bonuses.
- Aug 29, 2026Reports emerged that América may offer Rodríguez an improved contract to counter Ajax's interest.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- América's front office is reviewing the offer and has not made a final decision.
- Analysts
- Ajax's bid includes performance-related bonuses, potentially increasing the total value.
Still unverified
The exact terms of the offer and whether América will accept are unconfirmed; reports of an improved contract offer are based on media speculation.