Cuiabá in talks to sell Gustavo Santana to São Paulo, waives release clause | OneFootball

Cuiabá has officially announced the negotiation of 80% of the economic rights of forward Gustavo Santana with São Paulo. By mutual agreement, the club waived the fine stipulated for his use against Dourado in the Brasileirão U-20, when the player was on the field for six minutes, thus ending the controversy that had led to a demand of R$ 1 million.

The club emphasized that the agreement strengthens its positive relationship with São Paulo: “We reiterate our respect for São Paulo, one of the biggest clubs in Brazilian football, and highlight that this agreement strengthens the relationship between the institutions.” Regarding the fine, Dourado stated: “By mutual agreement, we have waived the contractual fine stipulated for the aforementioned player.”

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The forward even found the net for São Paulo this Friday. In the 2-1 win over Guarani, in the first leg of the Paulista U-20 semifinal, Gustavo scored one of Tricolor's goals. With this result, São Paulo only needs a draw in the return match to secure a spot in the final.

The negotiation takes place amid a challenging financial scenario for Cuiabá. After being relegated to Série B, the club saw a reduction of about 70% in its revenues. In addition, it is still owed more than R$ 40 million from player transfers to other clubs, but has been facing difficulties receiving payments from teams such as Corinthians (R$ 18.5 million), Santos (R$ 16.3 million), Atlético-MG (R$ 4.6 million), and Grêmio (R$ 700,000).

São Paulo’s Situation

Tricolor is going through a tough time in the Brazilian Championship. With the loss to Grêmio in Rio Grande do Sul, the São Paulo team fell even further down the table and is now in eighth place, with 38 points, 11 fewer than Mirassol, who are in fourth.

São Paulo’s Next Match

Mirassol vs São Paulo – 29th round of the Brasileirão Date and time: 10/19 (Sunday), at 6:30pm (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio Campos Maia, Mirassol (SP)

Read Cuiabá’s official statement in full:

“Cuiabá Esporte Clube announces that it has negotiated 80% of the economic rights of the athlete Gustavo Santana with São Paulo, under the conditions previously stipulated in the contract.

The club also informs that, by mutual agreement, it has waived the contractual fine stipulated for the aforementioned player for his use in June in the match against our team in the Brasileirão U-20.

Cuiabá reiterates its respect for São Paulo, one of the biggest clubs in Brazilian football, and highlights that this agreement strengthens the relationship between the institutions, paving the way for it to remain transparent and positive in future negotiations.

Transforming lives through sport is one of Cuiabá’s missions. The club thanks the athlete for the period he wore our colors and wishes him success in the next stage of his career.”

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