São Paulo chase Rigoni return on window’s final day, Crespo keen | OneFootball

Argentinian forward during a match in 2021 (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

RAFAEL EMILIANO@rafaelemilianoo

Hilal, the last day of the transfer window at Morumbi is busy with another possibility: at the request of coach Hernán Crespo, Tricolor is negotiating the return of winger Emiliano Rigoni.

The information was initially reported by 'ESPN'.

According to the broadcaster’s website, São Paulo’s directors are trying to secure the release of the 32-year-old Argentine from León, Mexico, where he currently plays.

At the North American club, Rigoni played 18 times since the middle of last season. During that time, he scored one goal and provided one assist. Before that, he wore the Austin FC shirt for almost three years, a period in which he scored six goals and contributed six assists.

The winger played for São Paulo in 2021, precisely during the period when Hernán Crespo was at the club. He was even recommended by the coach. He had a blazing start and became an undisputed starter in the final stretch of the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship, but his performance dropped significantly after the Argentine’s departure and the arrival of Rogério Ceni. He ended up being transferred to the United States in July 2022.

For Tricolor, he scored 13 goals and made nine assists in 70 matches played.

Behind the scenes, the negotiation is seen as difficult, but not impossible, and it is not related to Marcos Leonardo. In other words, both talks are progressing in parallel. São Paulo’s idea is for both players to arrive at Morumbi.

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