According to 90min, Santiago Rodríguez has joined Columbus Crew from Botafogo for $6 million. Rodríguez previously scored 24 goals and provided 32 assists in 116 games for New York City FC over four seasons. He has obtained a U.S. Green Card, which classifies him as a domestic player for the team’s roster construction. The 26-year-old has a contract through 2029–30.

Botafogo is in the late stages of negotiations with Columbus Crew for the permanent sale of Uruguayan midfielder Santiago Rodríguez. The 26-year-old has already reached an agreement on personal terms for a long-term contract, while the clubs discuss the final details of a significant but undisclosed fee. If the transfer is completed, it would be a return to the league for Rodríguez, who Botafogo signed from New York City FC in February 2025.