São Paulo revamp academy: signings in, starlet protected, ten released | OneFootball

São Paulo is undergoing a true overhaul in its youth academy. Many young players have been signed, released, or had their contracts renewed with the Tricolor in recent days.

The changes affect almost all youth categories, from boys as young as 14 up to the under-20 team, the last step before joining the professional squad.

One of the standouts picked by São Paulo was midfielder Victor Noé, 18 years old, after four seasons playing in the youth ranks of Jabaquara Atlético Clube. Previously, he also played for the traditional Portuguesa Santista. He is a bet by Tricolor for the not-so-distant future.

For the attack, the club has strengthened with Pedro Ruan, 17 years old, coming from Petrolina, Pernambuco, who stood out as a runner-up in the Pernambuco under-17 championship last year.

“Every effort was worth it, I am very grateful to everyone who believed in me. This is just the beginning,” celebrated the youngster on his social media when signing his contract with Tricolor. He joins São Paulo at no cost, but Petrolina will retain a percentage of any future sale of the player.

First contract to protect a gem

Among its youth contract renewals, Tricolor has signed the first professional contract with the promising Kelvyn, just 16 years old, with a protective release clause set at 60 million euros (R$ 368 million at today’s rate). The new agreement with the club lasts for another three years, until the end of 2028.

The forward drew attention early, at age 15, being called up to Ceará’s under-20 team, his former club, and also training with the professionals. The young talent stands out for his technical skills, sharp finishing, and great speed on the field.

A São Paulo fan, just like his family, Kelvyn did not hesitate to accept the chance to play for Tricolor starting in 2025, with the under-17 team, where he will have another season ahead. However, the forward has already trained with the under-20s and even with Hernán Crespo at Barra Funda.

Many departures

As new names arrive, others must leave. São Paulo has released ten young players in recent days, who will now have to seek opportunities at other clubs. Check them out:

Nicolas Bezerra – Midfielder – 18 years old Bruno Vaz – Midfielder – 18 years old Allerson Flavio Silva Soares – Midfielder – 18 years old Henry Silva Novais – Forward – 18 years old David de Araujo Lima – Defender – 16 years old Elias Junior Queiroz de Lima – Midfielder – 15 years old Ali Ahmad Ayoub – Forward – 15 years old Calebe Macedo – Defender – 14 years old Felipe Silva Ferreira – Midfielder – 14 years old Murilo Concimo – Midfielder – 14 years old

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