Arthur ‘to join’ Santos at Neymar’s request after Juventus exit | OneFootball

Arthur’s return to Brazilian football could be confirmed in the coming weeks. He is in advanced talks to join Santos at the request of Neymar Jr after ending his Juventus contract, according to Gremistas.net.

The report adds that the club are optimistic of concluding a deal. Before becoming officially free, Arthur discussed staying at Grêmio, but the board did not accept his financial terms and talks ended.

Neymar Jr is understood to be the main driver of the move, and his father is acting as an intermediary between the parties.

Santos must first lift a FIFA transfer ban stemming from a R$ 12 million debt to Monaco over the signing of Jean Lucas. Once that debt is cleared, the club should move to finalise the details of Arthur’s signing.

Arthur was offered to other Brazilian sides, including Corinthians, Palmeiras and Cruzeiro, but high wage demands prevented progress.

In negotiations with Grêmio, his camp sought around R$ 2.5 million per month, covering salary, signing-on fee and bonuses. Grêmio aimed to keep the package at roughly R$ 1.8 million, mirroring his loan terms.

Source: Gremistas.net

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