Why have São Paulo yet to unveil Newton for midfield? | OneFootball

Yes, defensive midfielder Newton has already arrived in the capital of São Paulo this week to finalize the formalities of his permanent transfer to São Paulo. Everything is agreed between the parties and the deal is done. But why has the player, who was with Botafogo, still not been officially announced by Tricolor?

In the final adjustments of the deal, which involved center-back Ferraresi staying permanently at Botafogo, the situation changed. The Venezuelan São Paulo defender is no longer part of the negotiation, which now only involves Newton, who will be bought by Tricolor.

Ferraresi’s representatives changed the terms of the negotiation and asked for a commission payment to permanently release the player to the Rio club, which was rejected by São Paulo’s board.

So Rafinha moved quickly to find a solution and avoid losing Newton’s arrival. And it worked. The midfielder decided to waive the money he was still owed by Botafogo in order to sign with Tricolor, on a contract valid until December 2030, as previously reported by AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR.

Newton has already completed his medical exams and was at CT da Barra Funda this Thursday (9), to meet his new teammates, take photos, and give an interview for the moment of his official announcement by Tricolor.

With no money available, São Paulo is now negotiating with Botafogo to pay for the transfer, which is expected to be paid in installments starting from the 2027 season. Tricolor made an effort in the negotiations, since Newton was directly requested by Dorival Jr. for the rest of the season.

Developed in Jacuipense-BA’s youth ranks, the player was signed by Botafogo in 2022 for the club’s under-23 project and promoted to the senior squad the following year. For Alvinegro, the midfielder made 74 official appearances and scored two goals.

Despite the contract signing being imminent, Newton will only be able to be registered and make his official debut from July 20 onward, the date the Brazilian football transfer window opens. Until then, the defensive midfielder will join the club’s mid-season training routine for tactical and physical adaptation with the rest of the squad.

AND FERRARESI?

With the change in the deal, the Venezuelan center-back will remain on loan from São Paulo to Botafogo until the end of this year. At the end of the loan, the Rio club will have a purchase option set at 6 million euros (R$ 35 million at the day’s exchange rate).

Nahuel Ferraresi, 27, was loaned by Tricolor to Bota in March, and has already made 16 appearances there with one goal scored. He was signed permanently by São Paulo in 2024 for 4.3 million euros from the City Group. His contract with the Morumbi club runs until December 2017.

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