São Paulo open talks to renew Luciano’s contract, fans trust him | OneFootball

Year in, year out, one thing is certain at São Paulo: Luciano will score decisive goals for the team. 2026 was a terrible year, with a string of poor results, when the number 10 stepped up. He has already scored three goals, making him the top scorer for the tricolor this season, a position he has held for the past three years.

Luciano delivers, Luciano solves... And, perhaps aware of this, São Paulo shows signs that they don't want to easily let go of one of their key players.

As revealed by ‘ESPN‘ and confirmed by AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR, the tricolor management began talks last Monday (2) to renew the striker's contract. The club's idea is to extend the contract by another year.

Luciano's contract only runs until the end of the year with the Morumbi club. Starting in July, he could leave the team for free by signing a pre-contract with potential suitors. And yes, they exist. For some years now, Arab football has had its eye on 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 made a formal offer due to São Paulo's preemptive refusal to even open talks.

Luciano's staff made it clear to the management in the first conversation that the goal is to secure a contractual appreciation for their client. The renewal negotiation is not seen as simple behind the scenes, largely due to São Paulo's financial situation, which also wants to avoid the talks for a new contract turning into a saga and auction. The directors heard that the minimum requirement for the talks to advance is a contract extension of at least two years, in addition to the raise.

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