Transfer rumour · 2026

Santiago Rodríguez to Columbus Crew

Botafogo → Columbus Crew · Probability 43% · fee €5.1m–€7.2m · rumour

Updated 21 Aug 2026

Columbus Crew are working to sign Uruguay midfielder Santiago Rodríguez from Botafogo, with a €5m-€7m fee discussed and talks called advanced but not done.

Stage: Link → Interest → Advanced

Where Santiago Rodríguez could go: Columbus Crew 43% · stays 57%

How the story has moved

1. Cesar Luis Merlo · Advanced talks · 2026-08-21
   “🚨Botafogo encaminó la venta de Santiago Rodríguez al Columbus Crew. ⬇️ https://t.co/0Efx3Y2vnS https://t.co/RTt4BJ45mE”
2. Tom Bogert · Advanced talks · 2026-08-21
   “🟡 Sources: Columbus Crew in advanced talks to sign attacker Santi Rodriguez from Botafogo. @CLMerlo 1st. Rodriguez, 26, previously excelled for NYCFC before joining Botafogo in bi”

The money

The fee for Santiago Rodríguez is reported around €5.1m–€7.2m, against a market value of €5m.

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