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·2 January 2026

Million-pound debt puts Morelos’ future at Santos in doubt for 2026

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Santos begins the 2026 season with a legal "knot" to untie.

The forward Alfredo Morelos, returning from a successful loan to Atletico Nacional (where he was voted the best player in the Colombian league), is expected at CT Rei Pelé this Friday (2), but his stay is uncertain.

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The Financial Conflict

The center of the discord is a debt of approximately R$ 7 million, inherited from previous managements.

  1. Santos' side: The club claims it tried to negotiate the payment but alleges that the player has been avoiding dialogue. The management fears that Morelos might use the delay to seek a unilateral termination at FIFA.
  2. The player's side: Morelos' staff disputes the amounts and sees the relationship with the management as a "puzzle," admitting that the judicial route is an option, although not the priority at the moment.

Problem or Solution?

Despite having shone in Colombia in 2025 (35 goal contributions), Morelos never established himself at Vila Belmiro.

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda wants to evaluate the player, but the high salary and history of friction make an exit the most likely path.

Atletico Nacional wants to keep him, but they do not have the financial capacity to cover his current wages.

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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

📸 NELSON ALMEIDA - AFP or licensors

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