São Paulo consider bringing Rigoni back | OneFootball

Involved in signing Marcos Leonardo, São Paulo is considering another reinforcement for the offensive sector, a name well-known to the fans: the Argentine Emiliano Rigoni, currently at León in Mexico, recommended by coach Hernán Crespo. The information was initially reported by ESPN.

Without Calleri, André Silva, Lucas Moura, and Oscar due to physical issues, Tricolor is facing many problems in the offensive sector as it competes simultaneously in the Libertadores and the Brasileirão.

First stint 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 9 assists. After the departure of the Argentine coach, his performance declined and he 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 an extensive 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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