Lazio, Real Sociedad, and Espanyol are among the clubs pursuing 28-year-old Club América midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo. However, Real Betis is very close to signing the Spanish player. André Jardine, Fidalgo's coach at América, stated that the player has offers, a desire to play in Europe, particularly in Spain, and that his departure will soon happen. Fidalgo's contract with the Mexican club is valid until June 30, 2026. He joined Club América in July 2021 for a reported fee of €1.0 million and has a current market value of €8.50m, according to Transfermarkt. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made a combined 18 appearances and scored one goal in the Liga MX Apertura and Clausura.