Club America is close to finalizing the signing of Gabriel Fuentes, a 28-year-old Colombian defender currently playing for Fluminense in Brazil. According to journalist César Merlo, negotiations between both clubs are well advanced, aiming for a one-year loan with an option to buy for the player to join the team for the Clausura 2026. This move is part of the club's strategy to strengthen their defense during the current transfer window. Fuentes is considered a priority for the azulcrema team. Gabriel Fuentes began his professional career at Junior de Barranquilla, where he played 252 matches, scored nine goals, and provided 28 assists. He was then loaned to Real Zaragoza in Spain, where he played 23 matches and contributed two assists. After his time in Spanish football, he joined Fluminense, where he has played 34 matches and provided five assists. The arrival of Gabriel Fuentes would make him the third reinforcement from the Brasileirão for Club America in this tournament, joining Raphael Veiga and Lima. Currently, the team, managed by André Jardine, is in eighth place in the Clausura 2026 standings, with eight points from five matches. This performance has led the management to consider new signings to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Additionally, Club America has seen significant departures from its squad, including Álvaro Fidalgo, who joined Real Betis, and Allan Saint-Maximin, transferred to Lens. These changes reflect a restructuring within the team, seeking a more efficient composition to face the challenges of the Concacaf Champions Cup and Liga MX.