Santos signing: Lucas Veríssimo’s wife shares ordeal leaving Qatar | OneFootball

Amanda Farias, wife of defender Lucas Veríssimo, who has been signed by Santos for the remainder of the 2026 season, took to social media to share the difficulties her family has faced trying to leave Qatar and return to Brazil. The player, who is currently in Dubai, is unable to travel due to the closure of the airspace in the region, caused by the war in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

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Santos secured the signing of Lucas Veríssimo with an offer of approximately 4 million euros (R$ 24.6 million) for 70% of the player’s economic rights. The defender arrives to lead the Peixe’s defensive system.

What is preventing Veríssimo’s family from returning?

The situation became critical with the closure of both commercial and private flights in Qatar. Amanda Farias explained that the priority is the safety of their children, the family’s two dogs, and an employee of another nationality who also depends on the couple.

“I will not abandon anyone. Some people were stopped at the border crossing because of animals. Either everyone leaves, or no one leaves,” Amanda declared.

The land crossing to Saudi Arabia was ruled out due to bombings in the region, making the journey dangerous, as warned by the Qatari government itself.

Return

Born in Jundiaí, Veríssimo joined Santos’ youth academy in 2013 and got his first chance as a professional in 2016. The following year, he stood out and secured a starting spot. He has made 190 appearances for the professional team, scoring seven goals and providing three assists.

The defender will face a tough task. The defense has been one of the main problems for coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda. In three matches this season, the club has conceded 17 goals. Currently, the starting center-back duo is Adonis Frías and Luan Peres. Zé Ivaldo is the backup. Alexis Duarte moved to Libertad-PAR and João Basso terminated his contract.

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