Diego Valdés Set to Join Vélez Sarsfield After Leaving Club América

Diego Valdés is preparing to leave Club América and begin a new chapter in Argentina with Vélez Sarsfield. Per ESPN journalist León Lecanda, the Chilean midfielder has reached a full agreement with the Argentine club, and the move will be made official once he completes medical tests and signs his contract.

Valdés joined América in January 2022 and enjoyed a highly successful stint, helping the team win three Liga MX titles and a Campeón de Campeones trophy. Wearing the iconic number 10 shirt once donned by legends like Cuauhtémoc Blanco and Salvador Cabañas, Valdés carved out his own legacy with 140 appearances, 38 goals, and 31 assists.

It had been clear since the start of the 2025 Clausura that Valdés was no longer in André Jardine’s plans. His departure frees up a valuable foreign-player slot for América as they continue to adjust their roster ahead of the new season. Fans took to social media to bid an emotional farewell, thanking him for his impact and professionalism over the last three years.

Now, the 30-year-old will take on a new challenge with Vélez Sarsfield, a club aiming to rebuild in Argentina’s top flight. For Valdés, the move offers a fresh opportunity to prove his worth in another competitive league.