Mattos says Santos are on the right track, urges fans to be patient | OneFootball

Alexandre Mattos believes that Santos is on the right track. After the 1-1 draw with Corinthians this Thursday at Vila Belmiro, in the fourth round of the Campeonato Paulista, the club’s football director emphasized the need for fans to be patient during this rebuilding process.

“There have been 29 departures from the squad. 11 arrivals. Some have worked out and others are still developing. We have identified our needs. The squad is good. We are being thorough. Santos has a very strong particularity. The youth academy is our priority. One third of today’s squad came from the academy. Santos is on the right path, with responsibility. It won’t happen overnight. It’s a process,” he said.

“I know it hurts. But we are improving. We have a direction. There will be difficulties, unfortunately. There are players today who don’t want to leave Santos. That wasn’t the case before. The atmosphere is good, we pay on time… Of course, some things don’t happen the right way, which is normal in a club that is reorganizing. Santos is on a path. Things will happen,” he added.

In four games this season, Santos has one win, two draws, and one loss. The club is in ninth place in the Paulistão, with five points. The top eight advance to the second phase of the State Championship. The bottom two are relegated.

Difficult Market

Like Mattos, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda also believes the market is tough. So far, Peixe has announced two signings for 2026: Gabigol and Gabriel Menino, both on loan.

“The market is tough, it’s true. But sometimes, to sign someone, are you sure? It’s difficult and you have to take risks, you agree with that. This player they want, 20 million euros, it’s tough. It could work out, or we could make a mistake. Things have to be done with planning. We are working in the market, it’s difficult, but maybe two or three players could arrive. I know the club I’m at. I don’t know if a certain player will perform at Santos. I’m being honest,” he said.

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