São Paulo, Luciano agree contract extension for next season | OneFootball

Just over a week after starting negotiations, São Paulo and Luciano have reached an agreement to renew the striker’s contract.

The parties have agreed to extend the number 10’s contract for one more year, that is, until the end of 2027.

As AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR has learned, there are still some details to be finalized before the agreement is sealed, such as signing bonuses and other incentives.

But on the important point, which is the salary, things have moved forward. Luciano will receive a raise and become one of the highest-paid players in the squad. The management believes that the bonus is more than fair given the number 10’s performance over the last two years, during which he was São Paulo’s top scorer of the season.

Luciano’s contract currently runs only until the end of the year with the Morumbi club. Starting in July, he could leave the team for free by signing a pre-contract with potential suitors. And yes, they do exist. For several years, Arab football has had its eye on the number 10, who also regularly receives inquiries from other Brazilian clubs.

Just last year, Santos and Vasco let their interest in the striker become public. The coastal rival even proposed a swap deal with winger Guilherme, which was vetoed by the former São Paulo management. The Rio de Janeiro club shows interest publicly every year, but has never made a formal offer due to São Paulo’s early refusal to even open talks.

Luciano’s representatives made it clear to the management in the first conversation that their goal was to secure a contract upgrade for their client.

São Paulo’s plan was to avoid the talks for a new contract turning into a drawn-out saga or a bidding war.

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