Fans of the Crew always knew that star Cucho Hernandez would leave Columbus sooner or later. But, man, that was quick. What's next?

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 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.

The 25-year-old Colombia international was transferred to Real Betis in Spain's La Liga for approximately $16 million plus add-ons, with Columbus also to receive a share of potential profits from any future move.

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

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,

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.