São Paulo and Luciano agree to extend contract for another season | OneFootball

Just over a week after starting negotiations, São Paulo and Luciano have reached an agreement to renew the striker's contract.

The parties have arranged to extend the number 10's contract for another year, meaning until the end of 2027.

As AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR has learned, there are still details to be finalized for the agreement to be sealed, such as signing bonuses and other incentives.

But in the important aspect, which is the salary issue, things have progressed. Luciano will receive a raise and become one of the highest-paid players on the team. The management believes that the raise is fair given the number 10's performance over the last two years, during which he was São Paulo's top scorer of the season.

Luciano's contract with the Morumbi club is only valid until the end of the year. Starting in July, he could leave the team for free by signing a pre-contract with potential interested parties. And yes, they exist. For several years, Arab football has been eyeing the number 10, who regularly receives inquiries from Brazilian clubs as well.

Just last year, Santos and Vasco let slip their interest in the striker. The coastal rival even proposed a swap with winger Guilherme, which was ultimately vetoed by the former tricolor management. The Rio de Janeiro clubs publicly express their interest every year, but have never formalized a proposal due to São Paulo's prior refusal to even open talks.

Luciano's team had made it clear to the management in the first conversation that the goal was to secure a contractual appreciation for their client.

São Paulo's plan was to avoid turning the talks for a new contract into a soap opera and auction.

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