São Paulo announce signing of midfielder Cauly | OneFootball

São Paulo announced this Monday the signing of midfielder Cauly. The 30-year-old player joins the Tricolor on loan from Bahia until the end of this year, with a purchase option that may become mandatory if certain targets are met.

The club used players born in the state of Bahia who have played for São Paulo to announce Cauly. Edcarlos, Fabão, Jorge Wagner, and Marcos Antônio, from the current squad, participated in the video.

“From the beginning, I really wanted to be here. The desire was strong. I will give my all to help the team with ambition and professionalism. I am looking forward to meeting the fans at Morumbis. I want to write a beautiful story, and I hope that translates into titles as well,” said the midfielder.

The Tricolor had to meet some of Bahia’s demands to sign the player. If he reaches a target of 25 matches, São Paulo will have to pay 2 million euros (about R$ 12.3 million at the current exchange rate) for the mandatory purchase of 50% of the player’s rights. With this, the amount initially paid for the loan will be deducted.

The Morumbis club tried to bring in Cauly on another occasion during this transfer window. At the time, however, the Tricolor de Aço emphasized that they would only accept a permanent deal. Later, the northeastern club became more flexible and agreed to a loan.

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Cauly arrives to meet coach Hernán Crespo’s demands for reinforcements. Last Sunday, after the match against Ponte Preta, the Argentine coach praised the new signing.

“Cauly can help us with his characteristics, he’s a midfielder we don’t have and he improves the squad. Let’s see how he fits in with the group,” said the manager.

The player joined Bahia in 2023, after a stint in Bulgarian football with Ludogorets. Since then, he has made 174 appearances, with 23 goals and 24 assists. Cauly had been training normally with the Tricolor de Aço squad, but had not been included in the matchday squads.

This season, the midfielder has only played twice for Bahia, both times in the Campeonato Baiano.

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