Paulista club steal a march on Vasco, open talks with top scorer | OneFootball

São Paulo has started talks to renew the contract of forward Luciano, who has also attracted interest from Vasco and Santos. The tricolor’s number 10 is one of the team’s standouts in 2025, with 15 goals scored and 7 assists this season.

Even while facing a severe financial crisis, São Paulo’s management remains optimistic and is already planning to reshape the squad for 2026. President Júlio Casares aims to build a more competitive team under the leadership of Hernán Crespo, with at least six new signings expected for the next season.

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Luciano in action wearing the São Paulo FC jersey. Photo: Victor Monteiro

In addition to new signings, the club is looking to secure the stay of key players — and Luciano is at the top of the list. The forward is under contract with São Paulo until the end of 2026, but the club has already proposed a one-year extension, through December 2027.

The offer, however, has led to disagreements. At 32 years old, Luciano was hoping for a new contract of two to three years, which makes negotiations more delicate. Still, São Paulo is ahead of its competitors and is trying to convince the player to stay at Morumbi, while Vasco and Santos continue to monitor the situation.

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