Club America's sporting director says it's almost certain that Diego Lainez will leave Liga MX this winter, with the club wanting to allow him to pursue opportunities in Europe.
Las Aguilas rejected bids from European teams this summer, but Santiago Banos said Tuesday that the situation has changed and the time may be right for the 18-year-old to make a move.
"It's almost certain that he's leaving this tournament," Banos said in an interview with ESPN Radio. "We don't want to close the doors for him to go and compete in international leagues, leagues that are first class.