Cauly in, São Paulo close window, focus on contract renewals | OneFootball

With the signing of attacking midfielder Cauly, who joins on loan from Bahia, São Paulo's management is expected to temporarily halt their search for more team reinforcements and focus on contract renewals.

A true task force has been led by Harry Massis's management in recent days with athletes whose contracts end during or at the end of 2026. In some cases, there have been significant advancements.

The management considers there is no reason to wait until mid-year to negotiate contract extensions with players who are favored by the coaching staff, management, and fans.

The first to secure an extension was Luciano. The forward accepted the new deal, which will be valid until the end of 2028, with the possibility of extending for another season, depending on meeting certain goals.

According to AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR, the announcement is expected to be made next week.

Luciano is not expected to be the only one to have his long-term stay announced. Negrucci is also said to have signed a new contract with the club until 2030, also with a clause for automatic extension by one year, based on goals.

The case of the midfielder was considered even more urgent, as his current contract only runs until July, and he could already sign a pre-contract with any club.

The report found that Verona, from Italy, had offered the player a pre-contract, but despite having Italian citizenship, which would facilitate the transfer, he reportedly declined the offer, eyeing the possibility of gaining more playing time this season, which theoretically could be more easily granted with his contract situation resolved.

Luciano and Negrucci might still be joined by Marcos Antônio among the players with new contracts. After Flamengo's interest in the midfielder, the management is said to have advanced in talks for a renewal.

Considered the most priority case, the agreement provides for performance-based earnings for the number 8, which could make his salary exceed R$ 2 million per month. As revealed by sources consulted by AMT, it would be a 'reward' for the player's confidence, who at no point expressed a preference to leave Morumbi for Gávea.

Although there is still no verbal agreement, there is optimism behind the scenes at the club. "It's a matter of time," said one of the sources consulted by the report.

Along with the salary increase, there is expected to be an increase in the release clause for the midfielder, reaching R$ 600 million for the national market and 100 million euros (R$ 618 million) for foreign clubs.

The purchase of Marcos Antônio's economic rights, which belonged to Lazio, is said to have been agreed upon, although the first installment is only expected to be paid mid-year.

Meanwhile, Flamengo's attempts to sign the player are expected to cease, due to a gentleman's agreement made with Tricolor, which granted Rubro-Negro the right to match any offer received for the number 8 in the mid-year window.

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