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América icon Jonathan dos Santos bids farewell after historic three-peat

América icon leaves as a three-time league champion.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 91 min read
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What happened: Club América officially confirmed the departure of midfielder Jonathan dos Santos on Tuesday via social media. The 36-year-old veteran exits the club following the expiration of his contract on June 30, ending a highly successful four-year tenure with the Mexican giants.

Why it matters: Dos Santos leaves as a central figure in América's historic three-peat, securing three consecutive Liga MX titles between 2023 and 2024. His leadership in André Jardine’s midfield was instrumental in restoring the club to domestic dominance, leaving a legacy of six total trophies including the Campeón de Campeones.

By the numbers: Dos Santos made 22 appearances in the Clausura 2026 campaign, recording 1,201 minutes with a pass accuracy consistently exceeding 90%. He averaged over five ball recoveries per game during championship-winning seasons.

What to watch: Dos Santos has hinted at potential retirement to focus on family, while América must now search for a midfield replacement to fill the void left by their captain.

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