The million-dollar figure America would have to pay for Israel Reyes which could be used for another better and cheaper player

America surprised everyone by making it into the top four of the Clausura 2022. After a poor start, which even had them in last place, they rose from the ashes with the arrival of Fernando Ortiz as head coach. Now, while awaiting the semifinals, the board of directors is already working on assembling the squad for the next tournament.

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One of the first names to emerge in the midst of the tough competition for Las Águilas is Israel Reyes, a defender who shines at Puebla and is one of the most outstanding players in Liga MX, and who was recently called up to the Mexican National Team to play in friendlies against Nigeria, Uruguay, and Ecuador.

According to Línea de 4, the program broadcasted by TUDN, the defender would only join the capital team for US$6 million, a large figure considering the amount spent by Las Milonetas in the last transfer window, but which takes into account his promising future, as the player is only 21 years old.

In any case, it should be clarified that it is not certain that América will bid for the player who scored a great bicycle kick a few days ago. They have four central defenders in the squad, so his arrival would depend on the departure of one of them. 

Who could they bring in at a cheaper price?

Another good player who should be taken into account is Unai Bilbao, the Spaniard who plays for Atlético de San Luis has had two great tournaments. The former Necaxa player increased his level since his arrival at San Luis and was wanted by Cruz Azul in the winter transfer window, however, he stayed with the Potosinos.

If America is willing to offer $6 million for Israel Reyes, they should probably think twice, as the Spaniard is cheaper than the Puebla center back and is of the same level or even better than the Mexican. Unai has a cost of 3.5 million euros, according to Transfermarkt. In addition, Bilbao is a mature player while Israel is a talented youngster, but he has not yet reached the maturity shown by the Atletico San Luis player.

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