Santos miss new signing for Paulistão run-in, here’s why | OneFootball

Even before being punished again by FIFA with a transfer ban due to the debt with Arouca from Portugal, Santos already knew they couldn't count on midfielder Christian Oliva in the final stretch of the Paulista Championship.

The management wouldn't have enough time to register the player within the deadline of the extraordinary window opened by the FPF, which allows the registration or exchange of up to four players and closes this Friday.

Oliva's documentation, including international transfer procedures, work visa issuance, and contractual processes, wouldn't be ready in time to meet the Federation's requirements.

Reinforcement for the Brasileirão?

The club continues working on the necessary procedures to overturn the sanction and hopes to count on the Uruguayan midfielder for next Thursday's match against Vasco in the Brasileirão. Oliva is the fifth reinforcement for Santos in 2026.

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