Tapia not keen on wage, US loan move could collapse (São Paulo despair) | OneFootball

Negotiations over the loan of forward Gonzalo Tapia to Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer (MLS) have lost momentum and are close to ending on a negative note.

The main obstacle in the deal involves a deadlock over the player’s salary terms. São Paulo’s board has not heard back from the Chilean’s camp for days and is already considering alternative scenarios for the player’s future.

The information was first reported by the UOL

Although Tapia’s wish is to play in American soccer and Columbus Crew remains the only official offer submitted, talks have stalled.

The final decision depends on the stance taken by the forward’s representatives.

Signed on a permanent deal at the start of the season — in a negotiation involving Giuliano Galoppo’s move to River Plate — Tapia failed to establish himself and lost ground under head coach Dorival Júnior.

Given this scenario, the club’s board believes a loan move is the best alternative so the player can get more playing time and regain market value.

As AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR reported last week, the 24-year-old player would be loaned to the MLS franchise for one season, in a deal that includes a permanent purchase option set at $1.5 million (around R$ 7.6 million at the current exchange rate). The forward is under a long-term contract with Tricolor, valid until 2029.

Tapia has made 48 appearances and scored eight goals for Tricolor. This season, he has played 27 matches and scored three times.

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