Portuguesa announce new deal with Freire, top scorer for the under-20s | OneFootball

This Wednesday, through an official statement, Portuguesa SAF announced that they have renewed the contract of Kauã Freire, a standout forward in Lusa's under-20 category. The new contract with the athlete is valid until the end of January 2027.

Currently, Freire is the top scorer of the team in the Paulistão of the category, with eight goals and one assist in 13 matches played. These numbers have even led to the player being integrated into the professional squad during the Série D competition.

Eliminated by Mixto in the second phase of the competition, Portuguesa bid farewell to the current season and will only return to the field in 2026, to compete in the Campeonato Paulista and again in Série D. The current management's plan was to gain access to Série C in 2025, with a return to the national elite (Série A) by 2029.

“Freire is a player who quickly understood our philosophy and is performing very well. He has been standing out in the Paulista Under-20 and even had the opportunity to be included in the main team. He is an athlete we view favorably and believe in his potential,” stated Sérgio Guerrero, director of youth football.

Another player from the youth academy also secured his stay this week. Midfielder Rômulo, who has already had the opportunity to play for the main squad in the Brazilian Championship, extended his contract and will remain at the club until January 2027.

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