São Paulo set to swap Galoppo for duo to stay with River Plate | OneFootball

São Paulo finalized a deal on the morning of Thursday (18) with River Plate from Argentina, involving the exchange of midfielder Galoppo, who spent last season on loan at the Argentine club, for left-back Enzo Diaz and forward Tapia.

Although the negotiation had been implicit since the clubs formalized the mutual loans of players, the first official conversation for the exchange to take place only happened in November, after River informed São Paulo that it would proceed with the purchase of Galoppo, as revealed at the time by AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR.

The midfielder is on loan from São Paulo to River until the end of the year. The player has not yet reached the proportional target that obligates the Argentines to permanently buy 40% of his rights for US$ 3.6 million (about R$ 18.9 million). He has a contract with Tricolor until June 2027, but his personal plan is not to return to Morumbi.

“I believe everything is ready for him to stay. River wants him regardless, it doesn’t depend on any target,” said the player’s father, Marcelino Galoppo, to the portal ‘Globo Esporte‘ at the time.

Without money, the Morumbi club above all wants to guarantee the permanence of Enzo Díaz. The left-back, on loan from River until the end of the year, has met the clauses required for his mandatory purchase. Facing financial difficulties, the team cannot pay the US$ 2 million (about R$ 10.5 million) upfront to acquire 60% of the left-back’s rights, who is the season’s leader in assists alongside Luciano.

Since Galoppo’s value is higher, the plan was to also include Tapia, who is on loan from the Argentines until June next year, in the deal. The Chilean has a fixed purchase clause of 2 million euros (approximately R$ 12.8 million). The forward pleased Tapia and finished the year with five goals in 21 matches.

The official announcement of the exchange between the clubs should occur by the beginning of next week at the latest, according to reports. Now, it remains to sign the new definitive contracts with the players. The Morumbi club has a verbal financial agreement with Enzo and Tapia. Both have already internally expressed their desire to continue with the Tricolor team.

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