Lucas Ramon explains São Paulo move, discusses competition at full-back | OneFootball

The full-back Lucas Ramon, the new signing for São Paulo, was presented this Friday at the Super CT in Barra Funda. The 31-year-old player was at Mirassol and explained his decision to come play for Tricolor Paulista. 

“I chose São Paulo because, for me, São Paulo is unique. When I had this opportunity, I was very happy, and so were my parents. It made sense for me and my career. It's São Paulo, it touched my heart, I thought that was where I wanted to build my career, I felt in my heart that I should come,” said Lucas Ramon. 

Photo: JP Cardoso / Gazeta Press

Director Rui Costa, even before starting the presentation press conference for the full-back, highlighted the effort made by the player’s staff to ensure he joined São Paulo’s squad in the first half of 2026. 

“It was a huge effort from Lucas Ramon's staff to get him to São Paulo. From his very first day at the training center, I could already see his excitement to be at São Paulo. May he have a successful career here,” said Rui Costa. 

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The competition for the full-back position

Lucas Ramon also spoke about the players he will have to compete with for a spot at São Paulo: the young Maik, and the experienced Cédric Soares. 

“Maik is very talented and Cédric has played in Europe. I come with a lot of humility and hard work. I will be loyal and prepare well to be ready and become a starter,” argued Lucas Ramon. 

With a contract with Leão until May this year, the 31-year-old right-back had already signed a pre-contract with Tricolor and arrived on a free transfer. The athlete’s two-season contract may be automatically renewed if Lucas Ramon meets the sports targets stipulated in the contract. 

By JP Cardoso 

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