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Before embarking on his journey to Mexico City, Jardini took the time to communicate his intentions to both Botafogo and América do México. He made it clear that his decision was to remain loyal to América, driven by well-thought-out reasoning. His first encounter with the offer from Botafogo occurred on December 30, when initial discussions were reported. Although a move to Botafogo presented exciting prospects, including the chance to compete in the Club World Cup and work with a team celebrated for winning the Brazilian Serie A and the Copa Libertadores, Jardini’s commitment to his current tenure prevailed.