Overview
- León’s 2-0 loss to América sealed elimination from the Apertura 2025 and was followed by confirmation that James will not renew his contract.
- Tigres contacted the player’s camp to gauge conditions, with media estimates putting his salary near $5 million per season and América not pursuing a deal.
- Head coach Ignacio “Nacho” Ambriz said he will not involve himself in contract decisions and emphasized that his focus is sporting.
- Ambriz outlined plans for a roster reset next semester, including a heavyweight center forward and an additional piece to provide depth.
- A viral video showed a León security member pushing a fan seeking a selfie with James, as a Colombian journalist advanced a competing explanation for the breakdown in renewal talks and other destinations such as MLS or Alianza Lima were mentioned without confirmed offers.