La Liga
The winter market in Coapa has entered a phase of absolute boiling just before the kickoff of Clausura 2026. While Club America manages the acquisitions of figures like Rodrigo Dourado or Fernando Tapia, the rumor about the departure of Real Sociedad gains unusual strength in the hallways of the Nido.
The news, leaked by journalist David Faitelson, suggests that the Basque team has set its sights on Álvaro Fidalgo to strengthen its midfield. The Asturian midfielder, a key piece in America's recent successes, embodies that technical and dynamic profile that fits perfectly into LaLiga's philosophy. This potential transfer would mark the end of a golden cycle for the European player on Mexican soil.
Real Sociedad's formal interest in the Iberian midfielder
The San Sebastián squad is looking for proven talent to face the second half of the European season with guarantees of success. Álvaro Fidalgo has established himself as one of the best passers in the American continent since arriving in Mexico City in 2021. Although his contract with the Eagles extends until June 2026, the Spanish board seems willing to submit a formal and compelling economic proposal.
According to the most recent reports, the offer is considered serious and significant, putting the Americanista board in a financial crossroads. Real Sociedad knows that the player has a desire to prove himself again in his home country after leaving Real Madrid's academy. The player's market value is around 8.5 million euros, a figure that reflects his hierarchy despite recent fluctuations.
Within América, the departure of their '8' jersey will not be taken lightly, as his creative role is difficult to replace. The Mexican entity will not accept a low economic compensation, considering they invested in him when he was just an unknown in the Spanish second tier. However, the player's desire to return to the elite of his country could tip the balance in the next few hours.

Álvaro Fidalgo's performance under the scrutiny of André Jardine
America's Brazilian strategist has not hidden his stance regarding the moment the Spanish midfielder is going through in the team. André Jardine was honest in pointing out that the last 2025 Apertura tournament was, statistically, the weakest period for the talented midfielder since his arrival. Personal issues and a noticeable drop in performance diminished his impact in the final third of the field, raising doubts among the fans.
"It was his worst version, he is aware of it, but I see him back at his most intense and participative level," declared the coach. Despite these words of encouragement, Real Sociedad's interest comes at a time when the player seeks new horizons to regain his confidence. The coach prefers not to speculate on the departure, but the club's environment feels that the cycle could be completed after 225 matches.
The current value of Maguito in the Spanish market
Analyzing the figures, the financial evolution of the midfielder has been meteoric, going from being worth one million to almost nine million euros. Real Sociedad is aware that negotiating with the board headed by Santiago Baños requires an open wallet and willingness to reach a record agreement. The San Sebastián team needs that clarity in the final pass that the Spaniard has perfected during his years in Liga MX.
The potential departure would add to the already confirmed exit of Igor Lichnovsky, forcing América into a profound restructuring in its backbone. The fans watch with nostalgia as one of their last idols could pack his bags for the Reale Arena in San Sebastián. For the 28-year-old player, this opportunity represents the definitive chance to return to the national team or shine in European continental competitions.
The outcome of this operation will define América's aspirations for the new tournament about to begin in a few hours. If Real Sociedad manages to close the signing, Mexican football would lose one of its most profitable and elegant foreign players of the last decade. The clock is ticking, and "Maguito" waits in Coapa as his future is decided between the love of the Eagles and the challenge of LaLiga.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La Real Sociedad se lanza por el fichaje de Álvaro Fidalgo
