The Paraguayan, a key player in winning the three consecutive titles, will play for Racing Club in Argentina.
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In almost six years with América, Sánchez played 208 matches and scored 19 goals.
He won six titles with
He scored in the Apertura 2024 semifinal against Cruz Azul and in the final against .
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After weeks of speculation, Richard Sanchez will finally leave Club America to join Racing Club in Argentine football. The deal was reportedly closed for $3 million, and the midfielder will sign a contract until December 2028 with his new club.
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Sánchez was a key player in América’s three consecutive titles, as he scored against Cruz Azul in the semifinals and later against Rayados in the Apertura 2024 Final. With , he also found the net in the Apertura 2019 Final and the Apertura 2023 Final. The Paraguayan leaves the club with three Liga MX titles, one Campeón de Campeones, one Liga MX Super Cup, and one Campeones Cup.
América did not make any signings for the Clausura 2025, so Sánchez's departure leaves them with an extra foreigner spot that will not be used.
WHAT CLUB AMÉRICA SAID
"Thank you very much for your amazing goals, your dedication, and your commitment to our colors, Ríchard Sánchez," Club America said in a statement. "We wish you the best of success in your next project, tricampeón!"
DID YOU KNOW?
Racing Club of Argentina had been interested in signing the Paraguayan player since last season, and they have now reached an agreement with América. The club has won 18 titles in Argentina’s Primera División but has not lifted the trophy since 2019.