Cédric Soares rejects loan offers and could leave São Paulo | OneFootball

São Paulo is facing new hurdles in defining Cédric Soares’ future in this transfer window.

AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR has learned that the veteran Portuguese right-back turned down offers to leave the club on loan. Sources from São Paulo’s top brass 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 is already considering a mutual contract termination as the main alternative to resolve the situation.

Out of coach Dorival Júnior’s plans since the end of the calendar break for the World Cup in July, the 34-year-old player 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 a makeweight in other market negotiations — such as the deal for Internacional defensive midfielder Thiago Maia — but talks did not progress.

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

The attempt to reach a resolution in the Portuguese player’s case is part of the squad overhaul and wage-bill trimming being carried out by São Paulo in midseason. The club has already confirmed the departures of Gonzalo Tapia, Moreira, Paulinho, Negrucci and Alan Franco.

The board is still trying to define the future of other sidelined players. Left-back Enzo Díaz faces an uncertain situation amid interest from Racing of Argentina, while midfielder Luan remains without a defined destination. Youngsters Hugo and Maik are expected to be loaned out to gain experience.

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

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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