One of the most controversial names in Mexican soccer in recent times was the arrival of Allan Saint-Maximin to the Americacontroversial French player.
The French footballer, who had a promising career in Europe, but never made it big, arrived at the Eagleswhere he was expected to become the core piece of André Jardine’s team, but which ended up leaving much to be desired. Now, the player spoke about his experience in Mexico.
What did Allan-Saint Maximin say about Liga MX?
The French player, Allan Saint-Maximinin an interview in a French media, recalled that things in Mexico City are complicated, where several players had problems with nosebleeds and breathing problems due to the altitude.
“It was very difficult in Mexico, because of the altitude. I had never played in a club at such an altitude. Seeing some players bleeding from the nose during training, players stopping because they had trouble breathing… It was something I had never seen.”
How did Allan Saint-Maximin do in America?
The signing of Allan Saint-Maximin with the Club America in the summer of 2025 was, without a doubt, the most media movement of the Liga MX.
The French attacker arrived from Fenerbahçe as the great reinforcement for Apertura 2025; However, his adventure in Coapa ended up being shorter than expected. During his stay, the former Newcastle player played 16 games (13 in the league and group), registering 3 goals and 2 assists. Although he showed flashes of his characteristic speed and dribbling, the player himself publicly admitted not being in his “best” physical and football version.
His adaptation to Mexican football was intermittent, alternating fantasy plays with periods of little participation on the scoreboard. To the surprise of the azulcrema fans, its cycle closed just six months later. In February 2026, his return to France was made official with the R.C. Lens. Saint-Maximin He left Mexico after having more than met the media expectations, but leaving the feeling that his talent had not finished exploiting.
