Raúl Jiménez Could Return to Club América After the 2026 World Cup

Club América has already begun planning for the next Liga MX season, and one of the most high-profile objectives on the board is the potential return of Raúl Jiménez. The Mexican striker, currently playing for Fulham in the Premier League, has emerged as a top priority to strengthen América’s attack ahead of the Apertura 2026.

According to reports, the club from Coapa is closely monitoring Jiménez’s contract situation, as his deal with Fulham is set to expire in June. América’s strategy would be to pursue his signing as a free agent after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding an established national reference to its forward line.

Sources indicate that the board led by Santiago Baños would be willing to make a significant financial and sporting effort to convince the striker to return to the club where he made his professional debut. After more than a decade in European football, Jiménez’s comeback would represent both a symbolic and strategic move for the Águilas.

The interest goes beyond his goal-scoring ability. Jiménez brings leadership, experience, and a strong emotional connection with the América fanbase, which has long called for the return of one of the club’s most iconic academy products in recent history. His potential signing would generate major media attention and have a significant sporting impact within Liga MX.

Jiménez has previously expressed that returning to Club América is something he would welcome in the future, although his current focus remains on continuing his European career and securing his place with the Mexican national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Should the move materialize, his arrival would rank among the most important transfers in Mexican football, adding experience, leadership, and goals to América’s squad for the next phase of the project.