São Paulo full-back attracts interest from Portugal, could return home | OneFootball

São Paulo’s management was informed this Tuesday (4) that one of the names considered a pillar of the team this season is being closely watched by the European market: right-back Cédric Soares.

As initially reported by the ‘Blog do São Paulo‘ and confirmed by sources consulted by AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR, the Portuguese player has received inquiries from teams in his home country.

For now, there are no offers or anything of the sort. There have only been questions about his current situation in Brazilian football and whether he is interested in returning to Europe.

According to the report, people from São Paulo’s football board say that Cédric was asked about the matter and said that his plans do not include leaving Tricolor. Happy and well-adapted, the right-back wants to stay at the club until 2026. However, it is well known that everything can change if (and when) a proposal appears.

Cédric joined São Paulo at the beginning of the year. He had been out of action for six months after the end of his contract with Arsenal, in England, and during this idle period, he even worked as a commentator on Portuguese TV, giving the impression that he would retire for good—a career that includes stints at European giants, a starting spot in the World Cup, and the first and so far only Euro Cup title for Portugal.

At 34, after training to regain his fitness at CT da Barra Funda, he ended up signing a risky contract for just three months. He delivered and renewed his deal until the end of 2027, a length of time considered excessive even by some of Julio Casares’ allies.

So far, the number 6 has played 41 matches for Tricolor, 34 of them as a starter, providing a kind of answer to those who doubted his physical ability. He has also recorded two assists and is yet to score a goal for the club.

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