The 18-year-old helped Las Aguilas to a title and looks ready to cross the pond at an earlier age than most Mexican talents who have gone before him
Diego Lainez is heading to Europe in the near future. That much seems certain.
Club America sporting director Santiago Banos said Tuesday that the player is close to a move and made it clear that the Liga MX side would not be standing in his way.
The 18-year-old followed up on that the next day.
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"It's my dream," he told RadioMarca Claro of moving to a European league.