Richard Sánchez Set to Join Racing Club After Successful Negotiations

México City, Mexico — After weeks of negotiations, midfielder Richard Sánchez is on the verge of signing with Racing Club in Argentina. According to sources at ESPN, the Paraguayan player has reached an agreement that meets his financial demands, pending only his official signature.

ESPN confirmed that the transfer will be finalized for $4 million, with Sánchez expected to receive a salary comparable to what he currently earns with Club América. The deal’s completion was delayed as Sánchez awaited 10% of the transfer fee per the terms of his contract, a matter that has since been resolved with Club América’s management.

Sánchez’s new contract with Racing will run until 2027, with an option for an additional year based on performance. The Club América management allowed his departure to free up a non-Mexican player slot, which they plan to utilize for the upcoming summer transfer window, potentially bringing in a left-sided attacker.

During his six years in Mexico, Sánchez contributed significantly to Club América, winning three league championships, one Campeón de Campeones, and one Supercopa. Prior to his departure, Sánchez shared an emotional farewell with his teammates during a routine meeting at their hotel before a match, expressing gratitude and heartfelt goodbyes as he transitions to his new role at Racing.

Additionally, with Sánchez’s exit, Club América has opened up a non-Mexican player roster spot, a position they had been seeking to fill since the previous transfer window. As discussions unfold around potential signings, several options are being considered. One prominent candidate could be defender Igor Lichnovsky, who is nearing recovery from a knee injury and has rejoined training.

While Lichnovsky has not yet received medical clearance, Club América aims to bolster their squad as they pursue a fourth consecutive Liga MX title and strive for advancement in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Moreover, the team is deliberating over potential signings to reinforce the left wing, a position that has been an area of focus since last summer.

Previously, Club América nearly secured a deal for Wesley from Internacional, but the lack of a free foreign player slot prevented finalization. As a result, Brian Rodríguez remains the sole player in that position. However, the club remains committed to enhancing competition for Rodríguez.

In pursuit of this goal, Club América is also considering freeing up a second foreign player slot to facilitate the signing of additional talent as desired by head coach André Jardine. Sebastián Cáceres has indicated a desire to leave and has attracted interest from clubs such as Sevilla and Napoli. The club’s management sees moving Cáceres as an opportunity to enhance their roster and achieve overall team objectives.