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.

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.