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

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

Although the negotiation was implied since the clubs officially announced the mutual loans of players, the first official conversation for the exchange to occur was only in November, after River informed São Paulo that they would finalize the purchase of Galoppo, as revealed at the time by AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR.

The midfielder is loaned by São Paulo to River until the end of the year. The player has not yet reached the proportional target that obliges the Argentines to permanently buy 40% of the rights for US$ 3.6 million (about R$ 18.9 million). He has a contract with the 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 a 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 ensure the permanence of Enzo Díaz. The left-back, loaned by River until the end of the year, met the clauses for his mandatory acquisition. Facing financial difficulties, the team cannot afford the US$ 2 million (about R$ 10.5 million) upfront to have 60% of the defender's rights, who is the season's assist leader alongside Luciano.

Since Galoppo's values are higher, the plan was to also include Tapia, loaned until June of next year by the Argentines, in the deal. The Chilean has a fixed purchase clause of 2 million euros (approximately R$ 12.8 million). The forward pleased Tapia and ended the year with five goals in 21 games.

The official announcement of the exchange between the clubs is expected to occur by the beginning of next week at the latest, according to the report. Now, it remains to sign the new definitive contracts with the players. The Morumbi club has verbally agreed on a financial settlement with Enzo and Tapia. Both have already internally expressed their desire to continue with the tricolor team.

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