Santos pull back from talks for José Aldo after player's demands | OneFootball

By Tiago Salazar

Santos has stepped back in the negotiations for the signing of midfielder José Aldo from Mirassol. The 27-year-old player was requested by coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda, and the club had been making progress in negotiations with the player's staff and the club from the interior of São Paulo.

However, even with advanced talks, the midfielder himself withdrew from the negotiations for his move to the Alvinegro Praiano, according to Gazeta Esportiva.

José Aldo understands that Santos is going through a complicated moment with a lot of pressure, which raised doubts about which path to follow for the rest of the season. The midfielder, therefore, halted the negotiations and asked for more time to reflect on his future.

Additionally, the midfielder requested the possibility of speaking with Vojvoda or another club representative before making a final decision. However, the request was seen by the Santos board as out of line, since the agreement was close to being finalized, with contractual details aligned with the player's staff.

Given this situation, Santos decided to withdraw from the negotiations. Even so, the club does not rule out resuming talks if José Aldo expresses the desire to move forward from where they left off.

José Aldo's Numbers

The midfielder was one of Mirassol's highlights in the historic campaign of the last season's Brazilian Championship. Loaned to the club by Ituano, José Aldo played 37 matches for the club in 2025 and provided three assists. His performance led to a permanent signing by Mirassol, and this season, the midfielder has already accumulated eight games, one goal, and one assist.

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