CF Monterrey Finalizes $8M Transfer of Columbus Crew Star Diego Rossi
Mexican club CF Monterrey is finalizing a deal to sign Uruguayan forward Diego Rossi from MLS’s Columbus Crew for a fee up to $8 million. Rossi, 28, scored 51 goals across all competitions since joining Columbus in 2023, helping the team win the 2023 MLS Cup and 2024 Leagues Cup. The transfer leaves Columbus with two designated player vacancies as they sit 10th in the Eastern Conference, two points below the playoff line.
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Columbus Crew Transfer Leading Scorer Diego Rossi to CF Monterrey for $8 Million
The Columbus Crew have transferred their leading scorer and All-Star forward Diego Rossi to CF Monterrey in Liga MX for an $8 million transfer fee. Rossi, 28, recorded 37 goals and 20 assists in parts of four seasons with the Crew (2023-2026), including six goals and two assists through 15 appearances this year. He contributed to Columbus' 2023 MLS Cup and 2024 Leagues Cup championships. Before joining Columbus and Fenerbahce, Rossi played for LAFC from 2018-2021, earning four MLS All-Star selections. Crew general manager Issa Tall praised Rossi's work ethic and passion. The transfer comes one day after Columbus acquired midfielder Brais Mendez from Real Sociedad to fill Rossi's designated player slot.
Yardbarker: SoccerCF Monterrey Nearing Deal for Columbus Crew Forward Diego Rossi
Liga MX side CF Monterrey is finalizing a deal to acquire Columbus Crew star forward Diego Rossi, according to a report from The Athletic. The transfer fee for the 28-year-old Uruguayan is up to $8 million. Rossi, a four-time MLS All-Star and former Golden Boot winner, helped Columbus win the MLS Cup in 2023. He has scored six goals and two assists in 15 MLS matches this season, and has 51 goals across all competitions since joining the Crew from Fenerbahce in 2023. The move would leave the Crew with two designated player vacancies, as striker Wessam Abou Ali is on the season-ending injured list. Columbus entered the FIFA World Cup break in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, two points below the playoff line.
Yardbarker: SoccerMonterrey Finalizing Deal to Sign Columbus Crew's Diego Rossi
According to sources cited by The Athletic, Mexican club CF Monterrey is finalizing a transfer deal to sign Diego Rossi from Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew. Rossi, a Uruguayan winger, is set to move to Liga MX after a productive second stint in MLS with Columbus. The deal appears to be in advanced stages, with Monterrey looking to strengthen their squad. Rossi previously played for LAFC before joining Columbus, where he has been a key performer. The transfer underscores Monterrey's ambitions in Mexican football.
Soccer - The AthleticMonterrey Finalizing Deal to Sign Columbus Crew Star Diego Rossi
CF Monterrey is finalizing a deal to sign Uruguayan forward Diego Rossi from the Columbus Crew for a fee up to $8 million, according to sources. Rossi, 28, has been a star for Columbus since 2023, scoring 51 goals across MLS, playoffs, and Leagues Cup, and helping the club win the MLS Cup in 2023 and Leagues Cup in 2024. The transfer comes as Columbus undergoes a transitional period, with Rossi's contract set to expire after next year. The Crew can now add two designated players to replace Rossi, as Wessam Abou Ali was placed on the season-ending injured list. Columbus is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, two points below the playoff line with 19 games remaining after the World Cup break.
Soccer - The AthleticMonterrey finalizing deal to sign Columbus Crew star Diego Rossi
CF Monterrey is finalizing a deal to sign Uruguayan forward Diego Rossi from the Columbus Crew for a fee up to $8 million, according to sources. The 28-year-old has been a key player for Columbus since joining in 2023, scoring 51 goals across MLS, playoffs, and Leagues Cup, and winning an MLS Cup in 2023 and Leagues Cup in 2024. Rossi's contract was set to expire after next year, and both player and club agreed now was the right time for a move. Columbus can now add two designated players, with Wessam Abou Ali placed on the season-ending injured list, freeing up a DP spot. The Crew currently sit 10th in the Eastern Conference, two points below the playoff line, with 19 games left after the World Cup break.
Soccer - The Athletic