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Gastón Ávila Transfer from Ajax to São Paulo
Voetbal International reports that São Paulo has officially withdrawn from negotiations with Ajax over Gastón Ávila. The clubs could not agree on the terms, resulting in the transfer failing. Previously, UOL Esporte also reported that São Paulo had withdrawn from talks regarding the 24-year-old defender. According to VI, Ajax and São Paulo were too far apart, leading both parties to end the negotiations.
According to UOL Esporte, São Paulo FC decided to withdraw an offer for Gastón Ávila because the parties did not agree on the salary distribution. A verbal agreement had existed between São Paulo and Ávila, and his representatives had approved the move. Ajax did not accept the financial terms, as São Paulo had hoped the Dutch club would continue to pay a portion of the salary, which Ajax rejected. São Paulo then felt the negotiations were at a standstill and that both Ajax and the player had other priorities.
According to Globo.com, São Paulo has submitted a formal loan proposal to Ajax for Gastón Ávila. Other clubs are also competing. An obstacle in the negotiation is that São Paulo considers the salary Gastón Ávila was receiving at Fortaleza to be high. He played 34 games for Fortaleza in 2025.
According to Voetbal International, São Paulo wants to sign Gastón Ávila from Ajax this transfer window. São Paulo has made contact in Amsterdam, but the terms are still under discussion. A loan move is more likely, although Ajax prefers a permanent transfer.
According to RTI Esporte, Gaston Avila has given his agreement to São Paulo, pending the club finalizing the deal with Ajax. São Paulo is proposing a one-year loan with an option to buy Avila at the end of 2026 for 3.5 million euro. The purchase option clause could be automatically triggered under certain conditions.
According to ESPN, São Paulo will send a proposal for Gastón Ávila on Tuesday (23rd). The proposal is for a one-season loan with an option to buy at the end of the period. A preliminary agreement is already in place between São Paulo and Ávila, but Ajax's authorization is pending for negotiations to advance. There is optimism within São Paulo that Ajax will accept the approach, due to a good relationship from recent sales. The expectation is that Gastón Ávila will be the second confirmed signing for the next year.
There was discussion at Antwerp about a possible return for Gaston Avila, but he reportedly wants to stay in Brazil, where he played last year. It is said that Gaston Avila has a personal agreement with São Paulo, but São Paulo still needs to reach an agreement with Ajax.
Voetbalnieuws.be reports that Sao Paulo has reached an agreement with the staff of Gaston Avila and is waiting for a formal response from Ajax concerning a loan with an option to buy. According to people close to the player, Gaston Avila's priority for 2026 is to remain in Brazilian football. An agreement with Ajax has not yet been reached.
Het Nieuwsblad reports that Sao Paulo would be interested in Gaston Avila, however, Gaston Avila himself prefers a new challenge in Europe.
According to reports from various media, São Paulo is interested in Gáston Ávila. The Brazilian club wants to loan Ávila with a purchase option of 3.5 million euro.
Journalist Alexsander Vieira reports that São Paulo has made an offer to Ajax to loan Gaston Ávila until December 2026, with an option to make the transfer permanent for 3.5 million euro. It is reported that the entourage of Ávila is in favor of the deal. Vieira also reports that no agreement has been reached yet.
According to information reported by ESPN, São Paulo has made an inquiry about defender Gastón Ávila as part of significant changes to the squad for the next season. The 24-year-old, who belongs to Ajax, played for Fortaleza last season. The Brazilian club consulted the Dutch side about the possibility of a loan, and according to sources, there is optimism that a positive outcome can be negotiated, which would be in line with one of coach Hernán Crespo's primary wishes to reinforce the defense.
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