Udinese interested in Gonzalo Tapia, but no formal offer yet
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Udinese of Italy is reportedly interested in signing Chilean forward Gonzalo Tapia from Sao Paulo.
- The Italian club is willing to pay around four million euros, but has not yet made a formal offer.
- Sao Paulo prefers to wait for more offers, believing Tapia's value could increase.
Udinese of Italy has expressed interest in signing Chilean forward Gonzalo Tapia, who currently plays for Sao Paulo. Reports suggest the Italian club is prepared to offer approximately four million euros for the striker's services. However, the Serie A side has yet to submit a formal bid to the Brazilian club.
Sources indicate that Sao Paulo's management is proceeding with caution. They believe Tapia's potential could attract interest from other European clubs, potentially leading to more lucrative offers. The club's strategy involves waiting for the transfer market to develop further before making any decisions regarding the player's future.
Tapia has also attracted attention from clubs in Spain, France, and England, though specific names have not been disclosed. This season, the Chilean forward has appeared in 27 matches, scoring two goals in the Campeonato Paulista and one in the Copa do Brasil. His performances have made him a target for several European leagues.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.