Racing enter the race as São Paulo negotiate Enzo Díaz release | OneFootball

Racing, from Argentina, has opened talks with São Paulo’s board to assess the terms of a possible transfer for left-back Enzo Díaz.

Negotiations are still at an early stage, with both clubs discussing the financial and contractual structures that could make the deal possible.

The 30-year-old player is under contract with the Morumbi side until December 2028 and is privately negotiating an amicable termination of his deal.

Internal Strain and Loss of Status

The possibility of Enzo Díaz being transferred comes after a sharp change in his situation within São Paulo’s squad. Although he was in the club’s plans for the 2026 season, the player has lost standing in recent weeks due to behind-the-scenes friction:

Financial dissatisfaction: The player’s representatives raised internal complaints regarding delays in payments by the club.

Technical decision: After the complaints, the player showed a drop in performance in training sessions at CT da Barra Funda and was left out by coach Dorival Júnior for the matches against Athletico-PR, Flamengo, and Grêmio.

Crowding in the Position and Iago’s Arrival

With the recent signing of Iago — brought in on a free loan from Bahia until the end of December — São Paulo now has three alternatives for the left side of defense: Wendell and Nicolas remain options as well.

São Paulo’s board stressed that Iago’s arrival was driven by a market opportunity identified by the scouting department, with no direct connection to Enzo Díaz’s expected departure.

Valued on the market at around 2.5 million euros (approximately R$15.5 million), the Argentine had previously attracted interest from Talleres, of Argentina, and Charlotte FC, from the United States.

Since arriving at Tricolor, the full-back has made 78 appearances, scoring one goal and providing seven assists, with 24 appearances and one assist this season.

Enzo joined Tricolor last year on loan from River Plate. At the start of this season, he ended up signing a permanent contract, cleared in a deal that resulted in Galoppo’s release.

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