Marcelo Teixeira’s Santos made 55 signings in three years, hits and misses assessed | OneFootball

Santos made 55 signings during Marcelo Teixeira’s three-year tenure. According to Globo.com, club elections are in December and he has not signalled if he will run, with four pre-candidates declared.

Teixeira took charge in January 2024, after relegation to Série B, then added 24 players. Hits included goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão, who became first-choice after João Paulo’s injury and is now out following shoulder surgery, and Guilherme, bought for R$ 4.8 million then sold to Houston Dynamo. Otero contributed, while Patrick, Yusupha Njie, tied to a FIFA case at CAS, and Jorge fell short.

Promotion back to Série A brought 20 more arrivals in 2025, led by Neymar’s return. Álvaro Barreal earned a permanent deal after loan, while Benjamín Rollheiser cost €11 million and has become a key player. Tiquinho Soares disappointed and left via the courts in July.

Right-back Mayke struggled and sought to rescind after only 20 games. Centre-back Alexis Duarte, a €4 million buy from Lokomotiv Moscow, underwhelmed, was loaned to Olimpia, then suffered a serious knee injury on debut.

This season there have been 11 signings amid a transfer ban and delayed image-rights payments. Lucas Veríssimo starts and Gabigol leads goals and assists, the first to pass 20 since Marcos Leonardo left in early 2024. Christian Oliva and Rodinei have impressed, Arthur shone against Remo and Everton Cebolinha started well against Cruzeiro.

Lima has featured, Philippe Coutinho is yet to play. Gabriel Menino and Rony have been inconsistent, while Moisés is Cuca’s last option.

Source: Globo.com

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