Ceará seal permanent signing of Pedro Esli, youth standout | OneFootball

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Ceará have completed the permanent signing of Pedro Esli, the midfielder who was runner-up in the Brasileirão B U-20, from Comercial/SP. The new contract with the 19-year-old player, who arrived at the club at the beginning of last year, now runs until the end of 2028.

Pedro Esli has been earning more space in Vozão’s first team, joining the squad led by Daniel Paulista. Sometimes with the U-20s, sometimes with the senior team, Pedro Esli has made 15 match appearances.

For the senior team, he has taken the field four times, in matches against Operário, Botafogo/SP, Criciúma and Juventude in Brazil’s Série B Championship. In addition, he was included in the squad for five other matches in the competition.

Meanwhile, for the U-20 team, the player appeared in 11 matches, contributing one goal and one assist. The midfielder scored one of the goals in the win over Internacional in the Brazilian U-20 Série B Championship, which secured promotion to the top tier of Brazilian youth football.

In an interview with cearasc.com, the player shared his happiness at having his contract extended with Alvinegro de Porangabuçu.

“It is the result of a lot of hard work and, certainly, the answer to many prayers. I’m very happy to be taking another very important step in my life, especially at a giant club like Ceará. This moment means a lot to me and my family, who have supported me and done everything for me since I was little. I can only thank God for so much in my life. Now it’s about continuing to work, improve and honor this very prestigious shirt,” he said.

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