The clear-out keeps growing: São Paulo line up forward's US move | OneFootball

São Paulo has made significant progress in negotiations and is close to finalizing a loan move for forward Tapia to Columbus Crew in the United States.

The 24-year-old will join the Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise on a one-season loan deal that includes a permanent purchase option set at $1.5 million (around R$7.6 million at the current exchange rate). The forward remains under a long-term contract with Tricolor through 2029.

Tapia joined São Paulo in June 2025, initially on loan from Argentina’s River Plate.

At the end of that season, the Morumbi club completed the permanent signing of the Chilean in a deal that involved midfielder Giuliano Galoppo moving to the Argentine club. São Paulo currently owns 60% of the forward’s economic rights.

Although he began the season as the immediate backup to striker Jonathan Calleri, despite not being particularly popular with the fans, Tapia lost his place in the main rotation after coach Dorival Júnior arrived.

He leaves Tricolor with 48 appearances and eight goals. This season, Tapia played 27 matches and scored three times.

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