Cédric Soares rejects loan moves and could end São Paulo deal | OneFootball

São Paulo are facing new obstacles in deciding Cédric Soares’ future in this transfer window.

AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR has learned that the veteran Portuguese right-back has turned down offers to leave the club on loan. Sources from São Paulo’s hierarchy told the outlet that at least two Série B clubs approached the Morumbi side interested in a temporary deal.

The situation is similar to that of defensive midfielder Luan, who is also training separately at the club and has also rejected loan offers from second-division teams.

And just like Luan, with Cédric making it clear that he has no interest in playing in Brazil’s second division or representing another club while still tied to Tricolor, São Paulo’s board already see an amicable contract termination as the main alternative to resolve the situation.

Out of coach Dorival Júnior’s plans since the end of the schedule break due to the World Cup in July, the 34-year-old has been training in Cotia this week.

Signed on a free transfer at the start of 2025 and under contract until December 2027, the Portuguese player lost ground in the squad after inconsistent performances on the pitch.

Tricolor even tried to include him as part of a swap deal in other market talks — such as in the negotiations for Internacional defensive midfielder Thiago Maia — but the discussions did not move forward.

The Portuguese player’s camp even publicized inquiries he had received, such as from Turkish football and Rio Ave of Portugal. But things did not progress as expected.

The attempt to bring the Portuguese player’s case to a conclusion is part of the squad overhaul and wage-bill reduction São Paulo are carrying out midway through the season. The club have already confirmed the departures of Gonzalo Tapia, Moreira, Paulinho, Negrucci and Alan Franco.

The board are still trying to determine the future of other sidelined players. Full-back Enzo Díaz is in an uncertain situation amid interest from Argentina’s Racing, while defensive midfielder Luan still has no defined destination. Youngsters Hugo and Maik, meanwhile, are expected to be loaned out to gain experience.

There is also the case of goalkeeper Young, whose move to Portimonense of Portugal had even been announced, but the deal fell through this week and the academy product returned to training with the sidelined players.

The internal assessment is that the squad is practically set for the rest of the year, barring any market opportunities or further significant departures.

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