Santos set deadline to end contract with ex-Flamengo Libertadores winner | OneFootball

Willian Arão has yet to find consistency since joining Santos

Former Flamengo player, Willian Arão is 'racing against time' to improve physically and be available for Santos. If he doesn't make progress this week, the Paulista team may terminate the midfielder's contract.

According to journalist Lucas Musetti, Santos is disappointed with Willian Arão. The midfielder has only played one official match with the Paulista team's shirt, against Flamengo, for the Brazilian Championship.

Willian Arão trained with the ball on Monday (15), despite the day off. However, on Tuesday (16), the former Flamengo defensive midfielder underwent physical transition work, without doing activities with the 'ball'.

Will Willian Arão be absent in Santos x São Paulo match?

Due to the slow physical progress, Santos fears they will have to terminate the contract with the defensive midfielder. According to the journalist, the trend is that Willian Arão will be out of the classic against São Paulo, this Sunday (21).

What about Flamengo?

Flamengo, on the other hand, remains focused on the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. The Most Beloved faces Estudiantes (ARG) this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with Coluna do Fla bringing all the information about the match.

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