Lucas Veríssimo lands in Brazil to join up with Santos | OneFootball

Lucas Veríssimo landed at Guarulhos Airport, in São Paulo, on Thursday night. The defender is expected at CT Rei Pelé to join the Santos squad.

The defender had been facing difficulties returning to Brazil due to the war in the Middle East. If he is physically fit, Veríssimo could make his debut for the team this Sunday, in the derby against Corinthians, his former club.

Santos spent US$ 4 million (about R$ 21 million) to bring Lucas Veríssimo from Al-Duhail, Qatar. The 30-year-old player returns to the club that originally developed him, signing a three-year contract.

See also: All the news from Gazeta Esportiva Gazeta Esportiva's YouTube Channel Follow Gazeta Esportiva on Instagram Join the Gazeta Esportiva channel on WhatsApp

Veríssimo's Career

Born in Jundiaí, Veríssimo joined Santos' youth academy in 2013 and had his first opportunity as a professional in 2016. The following year, he stood out and secured a starting position. He has made 190 appearances for the professional team, scoring seven goals and providing three assists.

He had been playing football in Qatar since January 2024, after leaving Corinthians, where he played 18 matches. The defender also had a stint at Benfica, in Portugal.

For Al-Wakrah, where he was on loan from Al-Duhail, the Brazilian played 14 games. His last appearance was on February 27.

Next Santos Match

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.