Santos confirm Lucas Veríssimo signing | OneFootball

Santos announced this Tuesday the signing of defender Lucas Veríssimo. The 30-year-old defender, who belonged to Al-Duhail of Qatar, returns to the club that developed him on a permanent basis, with a three-year contract.

“I am very happy and glad to be back home. I hope to give back everything Santos has done for me. I thank Marcelo Teixeira, Alexandre Mattos, and the coaching staff for all their effort and trust,” said the player.

Career

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

He had been playing in Qatar since January 2024, when he left Corinthians, a club he represented in 18 matches. The defender also had a stint with Benfica in Portugal.

For Al-Wakrah, where he was on loan from Al-Duhail until now, the Brazilian played 14 matches. His last appearance was on February 27.

Defensive Shortage

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 has gone to Libertad-PAR and João Basso terminated his contract.

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