RIO DE JANEIRO, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Sao Paulo has signed Chilean forward Gonzalo Tapia on loan from Argentina's River Plate, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Friday.
The 23-year-old will be tied to Sao Paulo until June 2026 under a deal that includes a purchase option.
"I'm very happy and excited," Tapia told Sao Paulo's official website. "When the club approached me about coming here, I had no doubts. The truth is, I really wanted to come. Sao Paulo is one of the biggest clubs in Brazil, and I will always give my all for the shirt."
Tapia made just seven appearances for River following his March move from Universidad Catolica.
The Chile international was reportedly a special request of Argentine manager Hernan Crespo, who returned for a second spell in charge of Sao Paulo last month.
Sao Paulo is currently 16th in the 20-team Brazilian top flight standings with just two wins from 14 games so far. ■
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