According to Globo.com, there is a high probability that starter Bobadilla will not return to the club after the World Cup, as São Paulo wants to negotiate players to raise funds during the transfer window.

Damian Bobadilla, a 24-year-old Paraguayan international midfielder for São Paulo, reportedly received a proposal from an Italian club six months ago. Bruno Pont does not rule out that the club could revisit this in the summer. Como, Celtic, Real Betis, and Brighton & Hove Albion have also been linked with the player, whose contract runs until the end of 2027. This season in the Campeonato Paulista, Bobadilla has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in 9 appearances. According to reports in March 2026, São Paulo's asking price for the player is approximately €12 million. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €4.00m.