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Rapids Make Largest Cash-for-Player Trade in MLS History

The deal sets an MLS record and gives St. Louis a proven scorer after losing Joao Klauss, with up to $250,000 more possible.

  • On Wednesday, The Colorado Rapids traded forward Rafael Navarro to Louis City for $12 million, setting an MLS record for the highest transfer fee paid between league clubs.
  • A 26-year-old Brazil native, Navarro joined Colorado on loan from Brazilian side Palmeiras in 2023, recording 44 goals and 12 assists in 114 appearances before the trade.
  • Colorado Rapids Head Coach Matt Wells praised Navarro as an 'outstanding player,' noting his mentality and recalling his solo run against Messi earlier this year at Empower Field.
  • To fill the vacancy, Colorado signed replacement forward Sayed Abu Farkhi from Israeli Premier League side Maccabi Tel Aviv for around $6 million, with homegrown youngster Darren Yapi also available.
  • Louis City acquires Navarro to bolster their attack with up to $250,000 in performance incentives, positioning the club to improve its Western Conference standing from sixth place.
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Colorado Rapids broke the news in Commerce City, United States on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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