São Paulo has made a formal offer for Santiago Colombatto, aiming to strengthen their midfield. The Brazilian club proposed a loan deal with an obligation to buy, but Club León, the current owner of Colombatto’s rights, found the offer insufficient. This move highlights São Paulo’s strategic efforts to enhance their squad.
- São Paulo offered a $300,000 loan for one year with an obligation to buy for $4 million for 80% of the player’s rights if objectives are met.
- Club León considered the offer insufficient.
- Santiago Colombatto is currently on loan at Real Oviedo from Club León FC.
São Paulo’s Offer for Santiago Colombatto
São Paulo’s formal offer for Santiago Colombatto underscores their ambition to bolster their midfield. According to a tweet by César Luis Merlo, the Brazilian club proposed a loan deal worth $300,000 for one year, with an obligation to purchase 80% of the player’s rights for $4 million if certain objectives are met. However, Club León, who owns Colombatto’s rights, deemed the offer insufficient.
🚨São Paulo hizo una oferta formal por Santiago Colombatto: préstamo de u$s 300.000 por un año con obligación de compra de u$s 4M por el 80% si se cumplen objetivos.
*️⃣León, dueño de su pase, la consideró insuficiente. https://t.co/v95aoOIdnq
pic.twitter.com— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo)
March 27, 2023
Santiago Colombatto, born on January 17, 1997, in Ucacha, Argentina, is a versatile midfielder who can play both defensive and central roles. Standing at 1.78 meters and left-footed, Colombatto holds dual citizenship in Argentina and Italy. He is currently on loan at Real Oviedo from Club León FC, with his contract at Real Oviedo running until June 30, 2025, and his contract with Club León FC extending until June 30, 2027.
Player Profile and Career
Colombatto began his career in the youth clubs of River Plate before moving to Europe. His professional journey includes stints in Serie B, LaLiga2, Liga Portugal, Jupiler Pro League, and Liga MX. As of June 24, 2024, his market value stands at €4.00 million. Throughout his career, he has made 295 total appearances, scored 3 goals, and provided 1 assist, accumulating 18,321 minutes of playtime.
His club career breakdown includes:
- Serie B: 90 appearances, 2 goals, 10,388 minutes
- LaLiga2: 73 appearances, 1 goal, 5,045 minutes
- Liga Portugal: 33 appearances, 0 goals, 2,620 minutes
- Jupiler Pro League: 30 appearances, 0 goals, 2,368 minutes
- Liga MX Clausura: 20 appearances, 3 goals, 1,379 minutes
- Liga MX Apertura: 15 appearances, 1 goal, 1,249 minutes
- Italy Cup: 6 appearances, 0 goals, 409 minutes
- CONCACAF Champions Cup: 5 appearances, 1 goal, 312 minutes
- Allianz Cup: 4 appearances, 1 goal, 326 minutes
- Leagues Cup: 3 appearances, 1 goal, 267 minutes
National Team Career
Colombatto has also represented Argentina at various levels, including the U23, U20, and senior teams. He has earned 4 caps with the Argentina U23 team, 3 caps with the U20 team, and 2 caps with the senior team.
Transfer History
Colombatto’s transfer history includes moves from River Plate to Cagliari, followed by loans to Pisa, Perugia, and Hellas Verona. He was then transferred to Sint-Truiden for €1.5 million and later to Club León for €2.5 million. His current loan to Real Oviedo involves an undisclosed fee.
São Paulo’s pursuit of Santiago Colombatto is part of a broader trend in the transfer market, where clubs are actively seeking to strengthen their squads. Other notable moves include:
- São Paulo: Increased Wiliam Gomes’ release clause significantly.
- Corinthians: Al Nassr’s new proposal for Wesley.
- Maccabi Haifa: Set to hijack Pedrao deal from Maccabi Tel Aviv.
For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check Santiago Colombatto’s profile on Transfermarkt.
