Luiz Gustavo’s São Paulo future in doubt over contract, comments | OneFootball

The most experienced player on the squad, Luiz Gustavo still has an uncertain future at São Paulo. Nearing the end of his contract and after making controversial statements following the 6-0 defeat to Fluminense last Thursday, the midfielder’s presence at Tricolor for 2026 is not yet guaranteed.

Signed in December 2023, Luiz Gustavo was an important piece for São Paulo in 2024. He took part in 46 of the team’s 68 matches that season and, at the end of that year, renewed his contract until December 2025.

This season, however, the midfielder was unable to maintain his good performance. Diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in April, Luiz Gustavo was unavailable for much of the year and has played in only 11 of São Paulo’s 64 matches so far. This number represents just 17.2% participation in Tricolor’s fixtures in 2025.

Another issue that could hinder a contract renewal for the 38-year-old athlete was his behavior after the defeat to Fluminense. As he left the field, Luiz Gustavo made very critical statements about the club’s management and plans. He also demanded that people, without naming names, step up and take responsibility for the team’s crisis.

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