Aderlan takes Santos to court, seeks seven million reais after 18 games

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·4 March 2026

Aderlan has taken Santos to court seeking seven million reais in compensation after making only 18 appearances for the club.

According to Globo.com, the full-back claims the club failed to fulfil contractual obligations, a stance that underpins his lawsuit.

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Santos are attempting to handle the matter amicably at board level.

The case has also caused unease among sections of the fanbase.

The dispute highlights the club’s broader financial difficulties as it works to restructure and to avoid further legal issues.

Source: Globo.com