São Paulo loan Mailton to Fortaleza until the end of 2026 | OneFootball

São Paulo loaned Mailton to Fortaleza until the end of 2026. The right-back, signed after standing out for Chapecoense in Serie B, couldn't establish himself at Tricolor and had little playing time under coach Hernán Crespo.

Mailton played only ten matches wearing the São Paulo jersey, between the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship. For Chape, the right-back appeared in 30 matches, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists.

“Mailton is a right-back with good physical condition, very supportive in attack. He performed very well in the last Serie B for Chapecoense, with several goals and assists. That's why he went to São Paulo in Serie A, and now we managed to bring him here. When we presented his name to Carpini, he immediately said he wanted the player, that he would count on him, that he would be useful within the game model. And the player also showed great interest in coming to Fortaleza,” commented Marcelo Paz, CEO of Fortaleza.

Mailton stands out for his set-pieces and offensive characteristics, making him an interesting option for Fortaleza, which will try to return to Serie A after being relegated this season.

“It's the type of athlete we are looking for in Serie B: young with strength and determination, wanting to be at Fortaleza and grow more and more in his career, and who also fits the competition's profile and our economic reality. So, a quality athlete, healthy, and I am sure he will help us a lot this year. He comes on a one-year loan and will certainly have the support of the fans and also internal support from all of us,” added the Leão do Pici's director.

Revealed by Palmeiras, Mailton signed with São Paulo permanently during the mid-year transfer window, establishing a contract valid until December 2027. Before arriving at Morumbi, the player belonged to Metalist, from Ukraine, but was playing for Chapecoense on loan.

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