Cucho Hernandez Close to Shock La Liga Transfer, per Report

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·3 February 2025

Cucho Hernandez Close to Shock La Liga Transfer, per Report

Columbus Crew's talisman, Cucho Hernandez, is nearing a transfer to Real Betis in La Liga sending shockwaves through Major League Soccer.

First reported by Pipe Sierra and later by GiveMeSport, the Colombian forward had 30 goal contributions (19 goals, 11 assists) last year in MLS. He played a pivotal part in delivering the Leagues Cup trophy. He was named the best player of the competition. Columbus also finished as runner-ups in the Concacaf Champions Cup losing the final to Liga MX's Pachuca.

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Cucho Hernandez Close to Shock La Liga Transfer, per Report

Hernandez finished second in MLS Most Valuable Player voting last season to Lionel Messi. He won the 2023 MLS Cup and was named MVP of the final as well. Hernandez would come in alongside Antony who joined the club on loan in the January Transfer Window.