São Paulo sign prodigy keeper, bring striker back to Cotia | OneFootball

Continuing its major overhaul in the youth categories, São Paulo has strengthened its Cotia squad with a few more young national prospects.

For the goalkeeper position, Tricolor went after Elio, the standout goalkeeper for Estrela de Março in this year’s Copinha, a young talent of just 16 years old. With the team from Bahia, he delivered impressive performances that caught the attention of scouts, but São Paulo acted quickly.

“PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT. I am immensely grateful to God, because without Him nothing would be possible. I also thank my family, who never let go of my hand, who believed in me even when I doubted myself. I would also like to thank Estrela de Março for always believing in my potential. Thank you for everything GOD,” celebrated Tricolor’s new signing as he signed his professional contract with the club.

Elio also spent time in Avaí’s youth system and arrives to play for the Tricolor U-17 team this season, with high expectations for the future.

Another addition to the youth squad was forward João Victor, who returns to São Paulo after three years playing for other teams. He played for Fortaleza and Retrô, where he won the Pernambuco U-17 Championship, as well as the U-19 Atlantic Cup title in this past year of 2025.

Still only 17, João stands out for his attitude on the field and is expected to get his first opportunities this season with coach Allan Barcellos’ U-20 team.

Midfielder also joins

Tricolor has definitely set its sights on the northeastern club Retrô. From there comes another reinforcement for Cotia, midfielder Keven, also 17 years old, who, like his teammate João Victor, also won the Pernambuco Championship in his category last year.

Having also played for Náutico at youth level, Keven Vitor Santos Ferreira is known for his powerful long-range shots, with goals that have impressed the ever-watchful scouts.

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