Deal done! Winger with 15 Benfica goals joins Neymar's Santos | OneFootball

Everton Cebolinha landed on Tuesday night at Congonhas Airport in the city of São Paulo to strengthen Santos. The former Benfica player is preparing to leave Flamengo, the club he has played for since June 2022, and join Neymar at the São Paulo side - which could also become Bruma’s new club.

The 30-year-old forward arrived accompanied by his wife and children. During this Wednesday, he is expected to undergo the usual medical tests and finalize the details of the deal. According to the Brazilian press, Cebolinha is expected to sign for one season, with the possibility of extending for two more, and photos of the player wearing his new club’s shirt are already circulating on social media.

It should be remembered that Cebolinha played in Portuguese football for Benfica. The Brazil international represented the Eagles for two seasons (2020/21 and 2021/22) and recorded a total of 15 goals and 17 assists in 95 matches.

Aside from that, the forward’s entire career has been spent in Brazil, playing for Fortaleza, Grêmio and Flamengo. At 30, Cebolinha is now preparing for a new adventure at Santos, where he will meet Lucas Veríssimo, with whom he shared a dressing room at Benfica, as well as Gabigol, with whom he played at Flamengo.

In the 2026 season, wearing Flamengo’s shirt, Everton Cebolinha - valued at 7 million euros - made 25 appearances: 12 in the Brasileirão, seven in the Campeonato Carioca, two in the Recopa Sudamericana, two in the Copa do Brasil, one in the Libertadores and one in the Supercopa do Brasil. In total, the winger has played 870 minutes, scoring three goals and providing two assists.

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