São Paulo sign goalkeeper Carlos Coronel from New York Red Bulls | OneFootball

São Paulo has completed the signing of goalkeeper Carlos Coronel from the New York Red Bulls, a team in Major League Soccer, the top division of soccer in the USA. The Brazilian player, who is also a naturalized Paraguayan, will sign a contract valid for two seasons.

At 28 years old, Carlos Coronel joins the Tricolor for free, as his contract with the New York Red Bulls has ended. The athlete, who is regularly called up by the Paraguayan national team, is expected to compete in the World Cup in June 2026 and is seen as an important asset for the club. The information was initially published by journalist André Hernan and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

Coronel was hired to challenge goalkeeper Rafael, the undisputed starter for São Paulo. Until now, the young Young, who was developed in the club's youth academy, had been chosen to defend the Tricolor's goal in the absence of the main goalkeeper.

Carlos Coronel had also received offers from other Major League Soccer clubs and Saudi football, as well as inquiries from European clubs. However, the offer from São Paulo made the Paraguayan goalkeeper's eyes light up due to the institution's relevance in the Brazilian and South American scene.

From a financial standpoint, the signing is seen as positive for São Paulo, as they did not have to spend a cent to acquire him, since he became a free agent in this transfer window. It remains to be seen if he will be able to compete for the position with Rafael, who is unanimously favored internally.

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