Necaxa Prepares for 2027 by Securing Brazilian Goalkeeper Jean Fernandes
Necaxa sits in penultimate place in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 standings, sitting 10 points adrift of the eighth-place playoff line with only nine points left to play for this season. To address its defensive struggles, the Hidrocálidos are already looking past the current campaign to secure reinforcements for the Clausura 2027 tournament, which kicks off in January 2027.
Contract Terms and Free Agent Arrival
Brazilian goalkeeper Jean Fernandes will join Necaxa as a free agent once his contract with América de Cali concludes. Fernandes is set to sign a three-year contract with an option for an additional year. The 31-year-old will be the first player confirmed for the upcoming Liga MX championship.
Cerro Porteño Pursued a Return Before Necaxa Moved
Paraguayan journalist Bruno Pont reported that the transfer is closed, adding new context regarding competing interest for the player. Cerro Porteño attempted to orchestrate a return to Paraguayan football for their former goalkeeper, but Necaxa acted quickly and submitted a superior financial offer to beat out the competition.
Recent Performance at América de Cali
Fernandes arrives in Mexican football following a productive stint in Colombia. During the 2026 season with América de Cali, the Brazilian netminder made 24 appearances across all competitions, conceding 18 goals and keeping nine clean sheets. Across his entire tenure with the Colombian side, he logged 37 total matches, 34 goals against, and 13 shutouts.
Career History Across Brazil and Paraguay
Prior to his move to Colombia, Fernandes built an extensive resume across South American leagues. His career includes stints with Brazilian clubs EC Bahia, São Paulo, and Atlético GO, winning the Copa do Nordeste with Bahia in 2017. He also enjoyed a successful spell with Paraguay’s Cerro Porteño, capturing a league title with the club in 2021 before enduring a six-month period without a club prior to signing with América de Cali in 2026.
Official Confirmations Awaited
Despite the widespread reporting from journalists in Mexico, Colombia, and Paraguay, neither América de Cali nor Fernandes had released an official statement confirming the transaction at the time of the initial reports.
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