São Paulo FC is keeping a close eye on the World Cup, particularly on Bobadilla, the Paraguayan national team's midfielder. The player is seen as one of the assets with the greatest potential for value increase.

What happened?

Bobadilla took to the field three times in the first phase, but lost space. The 24-year-old player scored an own goal in Paraguay's 4-1 defeat to the United States.

Why is this important for São Paulo FC?

Bobadilla is a starter for São Paulo FC and is considered one of the pillars of the team. This year, the midfielder played 28 games for the team, with three goals and five assists.

What's next?

São Paulo FC's management believes they may receive offers for the midfielder if he performs well in the World Cup. The club owns 60% of the player's economic rights. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-29 | Germany | - | The next transfer window opens on July 20. The management is studying the possibility of selling players to alleviate the payroll.