A source has told NBC4 that striker Cucho Hernandez is leaving central Ohio to sign with Spanish club Real Betis, who currently sit in ninth place in La Liga. The 25-year-old from Colombia became the Crew’s record signing in 2022 when the club acquired him for a $10 million transfer fee.

Real Betis is a Spanish professional football club in Seville, Andalusia, Spain and is in La Liga. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Crew are closing in on a deal with Real Betis to transfer forward Cucho Hernández, sources confirmed to 10TV's Adam King on Monday.

Hernandez joined the Crew in 2022 from England's Watford F.C. for a transfer fee of more than $10 million. He signed for more than $2.88 million, according to the MLS Player Association salary guide, with a contract that was to run through 2025.

Real Betis are nearing a deal to sign Colombian international forward Cucho Hernandez from the Columbus Crew, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.

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

GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert reported on Monday, which is most of Europe’s transfer deadline day, that the Colombian international forward is leaving the Columbus Crew to join Real Betis in La Liga. Bogert reports the fee is a club-record sale for the Crew, at around $16 million USD.

Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernández is on the brink of a transfer to La Liga side Real Betis, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Real Betis are reportedly on the verge of signing Colombia international and Columbus Crew star Cucho Hernandez for a reported fee of $16M + add-ons. The 25-year-old won MLS Cup with the Eastern Conference side in 2023 and was named MVP of the championship game.