For gringos to see: São Paulo duo eyed by Europe next window | OneFootball

The current FIFA international window is not only important for the national teams involved. Many clubs searching for new talent also turn their attention to international matches to assess potential signings.

And two of São Paulo’s foreign players, Paraguayan Bobadilla and Chilean Tapia, remain on the radar of European clubs, which have already opened talks with the Tricolor to begin negotiations.

Interest in the Tricolor midfielder is nothing new. AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR already reported in February that three European teams had made inquiries about the conditions of a potential deal with São Paulo.

The club that has made the most progress in recent days is England’s Brighton, which made a formal approach to the Tricolor, according to RTI Esporte. The team has a recent track record of investing in South American players and developing talent for the European market.

According to Paraguayan newspaper ABC Color, directors of Cerro Porteño, the club where the midfielder came through and which still owns a percentage of his rights, are also interested in seeing him sold in the next European transfer window.

The reasons behind the growing interest in Bobadilla can be explained by his performances. The Paraguayan has finally become an undisputed starter at São Paulo and has been putting in a string of strong displays for the team.

São Paulo, however, is still handling the matter calmly and is counting on the World Cup to further raise Bobadilla’s value. The player will likely take part in the tournament in the middle of the year with his national team. And an increase in his market value is expected.

In Bobadilla’s specific case, the highest possible offer is essential for the Morumbi club to make a good profit. The Tricolor paid R$10 million for 60% of his rights to bring him in at the start of 2024. He is under contract until December 2027.

TAPIA IS ANOTHER PLAYER BEING WATCHED

Another player attracting attention from Europe, despite being out of favor at São Paulo, is Chilean forward Tapia. Also according to RTI Esporte, Belgian side Anderlecht is monitoring the player’s situation.

The Tricolor acquired Tapia’s rights on a permanent deal at the start of this year for 2 million euros (R$12.1 million at the time) from Argentina’s River Plate.

The Belgians have taken the lead in talks with São Paulo, but the Morumbi club is playing hardball. It will not agree to loan out Tapia and would only let him go in a permanent transfer. The Tricolor knows the player has a market, having received inquiries from clubs in at least five European countries for the Chilean.

With no space at River Plate, Tapia joined the Tricolor on loan in mid-2025 and, despite showing limited technical quality, earned a certain affection from the fans for his grit and dedication, as well as goals in derby matches. That led São Paulo to sign him permanently, with a contract running until December 2029 and a clause allowing for a one-season extension.

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