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Emiliano Rigoni’s return to São Paulo after three years was far from the expected script. Loaned in September by León, from Mexico, until the end of the season, the Argentine forward was unable to establish himself, delivered performances below expectations, and became a constant target of criticism from the fans whenever he took the field.

The loan contract included a clause for automatic renewal if Rigoni played 12 matches with at least 45 minutes in each. Although he appeared in exactly 12 games, the forward fell short of the required playing time: in only four of them did he manage to play at least one full half.

With this in mind, how do you rate Rigoni’s performance for São Paulo in 2025?

Rigoni’s Second Spell at São Paulo

Rigoni even started his second spell with a certain prominence under Hernán Crespo’s command, taking part in the first four matches, two of them as a starter, including the clashes against LDU in the Libertadores. However, his performance did not meet expectations, and the Argentine ended up losing his place in the team.

The situation worsened in the match against Fortaleza, when Rigoni was sent off after just 22 minutes of play. Although São Paulo overcame the adversity and won 2-0, the episode further strained his relationship with the fans, whose patience was already running thin.

Since then, the forward has featured in seven more matches, almost always coming on only in the final minutes. Amid this unfavorable scenario, he had a rare positive moment by scoring his only goal in this second spell, in the victory over Juventude.

Future Away from Morumbis

Rigoni will not remain at Morumbis in 2026. Moreover, his contract with León also expires at the end of the year, which means the player will be a free agent starting in January.

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