Santos meet with Robinho Jr.'s camp to try and resolve contract dispute

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·5 March 2026

Santos meet with Robinho Jr.'s camp to try and resolve contract dispute

The president of Santos, Marcelo Teixeira, met with representatives of Robinho Jr. on Thursday afternoon to try to resolve the impasse regarding the young forward’s contract renewal. The player has lost his place under coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda and currently faces an uncertain situation at the club.

Marcelo Teixeira reaffirmed his commitment to the career plan proposed to the youngster and his desire for Robinho Jr. to remain at Peixe. In addition to an agent, the athlete’s career is also managed by his mother, Vivian.

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The conversation was seen as positive by both parties, but there is still no resolution. The tendency is for them to meet again in the coming weeks to discuss financial details and contract length.

The information was initially published by ge and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

Vojvoda’s coaching staff decided to ‘move down’ Robinho Jr. to the under-20 squad, in an attempt to give the 18-year-old more playing time. Initially, he was set to play against Cruzeiro last Sunday in the Brazilian Championship for the category. The forward even appeared in the pre-match artwork, but ultimately was not included in the squad.

The Menino da Vila’s staff requested that he not play, due to the impasse involving his contract renewal. The young player’s current contract, seen as a great promise, runs until April 30, 2027.

Promoted to the professional squad in 2025, Robinho Jr. has played 21 matches and recorded one assist for Santos. Always viewed favorably by the fans, the forward had few opportunities under Vojvoda and, in 2026, took the field only six times.

His last appearance was on January 28, in the 4-2 defeat to Chapecoense in the first round of the Brasileirão.

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