After a long saga, São Paulo officially sign Newton | OneFootball

São Paulo have officially announced the signing of 26-year-old defensive midfielder Newton, who previously belonged to Botafogo.

The midfielder arrived in the São Paulo capital last weekend, where he underwent the standard medical exams, visited the facilities at the Barra Funda training center, and signed a permanent deal running until December 31, 2029.

In his first remarks as a club player, Newton highlighted the weight of the Tricolor as a decisive factor in the transfer.

“I’m very happy and eager to meet the fans. When a three-time world champion invites you, it’s hard to say no. I was very pleased with the chance to come here, and my goal is to help the club achieve its objectives for the season,” the player said.

Profile and professional career path

Born in Salvador, Bahia, Newton Araújo da Costa Junior began his development in Jacuipense’s youth academy, the club with which he made his professional debut before being loaned to Bahia de Feira.

After his performances in Bahia state football, the defensive midfielder was signed by Botafogo in 2022 to join the club’s under-23 project. His technical and tactical displays led the Rio de Janeiro club to exercise its option to buy him permanently.

In the 2024 season, Newton was part of the black-and-white squad that won the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship.

Seeking more playing time and competitive experience, the player was loaned to Criciúma later in 2024 for the Brasileirão Série A campaign. In 2025, he returned to Botafogo, where he remained part of the first-team group until completing his transfer to São Paulo in the 2026 transfer window.

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