According to Récord, Diego Valdés is on the verge of transferring to Fortaleza in Brazil as he prepares to leave América. The negotiations are reportedly advancing smoothly for Valdés to join the Brazilian club. América has agreed to a three million dollar offer for the Chilean midfielder, which was appealing given the club's concerns about potentially having to reduce his market value following a decline in performance during the last semester. The executive director of Fortaleza indicated that they are in discussions with another player and are close to finalizing the contractual terms, which would allow them to announce the signing soon. Valdés is currently working out the final details of his contract, with Fortaleza hoping to make the transfer official before Friday.

Fortaleza has submitted a formal offer for Diego Valdés, proposing a 3-year contract. América is looking to receive between 2 and 3 million for the Chilean midfielder, as the club has acknowledged that his market value has significantly decreased in recent years. They have adjusted their economic expectations to facilitate Valdés' departure at the earliest opportunity. While Fortaleza has taken the lead with their offer, another Brazilian club, Cruzeiro, has shown interest, although they have not yet made a formal proposal. Furthermore, there is ongoing interest from MLS clubs, offering Valdés multiple potential options for his next career move.