Santos play it safe, renew contracts with six Meninos da Vila for 2025 | OneFootball

Last Tuesday, Santos announced the first professional contract of midfielder Mateus Mendes, who is just 16 years old, and continued the series of renewals with the Boys from Vila. In total, Peixe has already established a bond with six young players from the academy this season, four of which were between September and October.

In addition to Mateus, goalkeeper Arthur do Vale, midfielder Vinícius Rocha, and forwards David Nogueira and Nadson signed their first professional contract with Santos. Goalkeeper João Pedro did not have his contract extended, but signed a contractual addendum with the coastal club.

Among the athletes, five were born in 2009 and turned 16 years old in 2025. Only João Pedro, born in 2008, is 17 years old. The goalkeeper is also the only one with a contract until 2027, as the others have a bond with Santos until 2028.

With the movements for the signing of the contracts, Santos' plan to "protect" the boys from the market becomes clear, so that they can be turned into assets for possible transfers in the future.

Chance in the Professional Team

The professional contract also gives the athletes a greater possibility of promotion to the main team of Santos. Proof of this are the Boys from Vila who have recently been promoted to the current squad, such as Gabriel Bontempo, JP Chermont, Souza, Robinho Jr., Hyan among others who have been listed for team games this year.

The opportunity in the professional team can also motivate a possible sale to foreign football. In the current season, for example, young forward Luca Meirelles left Peixe for Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine, for about 12 million euros (approximately R$ 75 million at the current exchange rate).

Renewals of the Boys from Vila

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