São Paulo confirm Emiliano Rigoni’s return | OneFootball

There’s a new (but already familiar) face at São Paulo. The Tricolor announced this Wednesday the return of Argentine forward Emiliano Rigoni, who previously played at Morumbis between 2021 and 2022. The contract is valid until December 31, 2025, with set goals for automatic renewal until December 31, 2026.

“I am very happy. The time I spent at the club left a mark on my heart and I always felt that one day I would return. I can’t put into words my joy and my desire to wear the Tricolor shirt again,” celebrated the Argentine.

Rigoni had been playing in Mexican football, more specifically at León. The 32-year-old forward, who has already worked with Hernán Crespo, arrived after the coach’s approval.

The Argentine arrives at a difficult moment for São Paulo’s attack. With three players injured, including Jonathan Calleri, Rigoni will have the chance to get minutes and help the Tricolor through the rest of the season.

President Julio Casares also celebrated the signing: “We know the player’s potential and his character. Rigoni had a very positive spell with Crespo at São Paulo. We are happy to renew this partnership,” he said.

Football director Carlos Belmonte added: “Rigoni had a good spell at São Paulo, especially under Crespo’s command, and we believe he will strengthen our squad for the rest of the season. Besides being a talented player, he has the coach’s trust and is identified with the club.”

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First spell at Tricolor

Emiliano Rigoni played for São Paulo between 2021 and 2022 and had his best moment precisely under Crespo’s command. For the São Paulo team, he played in 70 matches, scoring 13 goals and providing nine assists. After the Argentine coach left, Rigoni suffered a dip in form and ended up being transferred.

Performance in Mexico

Since last season at León, Rigoni has accumulated the following numbers:

Career

At 32 years old, Rigoni has a long résumé, with stints at Austin (USA), Elche (Spain), Zenit (Russia), and Atalanta (Italy). In Argentine football, he played for Belgrano and Independiente.

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