Why Rodrigo Nestor, on loan at Bahia, can face São Paulo | OneFootball

São Paulo faces Bahia next Saturday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the Campeonato Brasileiro. The match will mark Rodrigo Nestor's return to Morumbis, after the midfielder, who came up through Cotia, left Tricolor to strengthen the team managed by Rogério Ceni.

Nestor was loaned to Bahia until the end of the current season, with a purchase option set in case certain contractual goals are met.

Usually, a loaned player cannot face the club to which he belongs, and his inclusion in the lineup is subject to a hefty fine. However, the managements of São Paulo and Bahia have reached an agreement allowing Rodrigo Nestor to play.

Since Bahia paid a high amount, about 1.5 million euros (R$9.4 million at the time), to sign Rodrigo Nestor on loan, in addition to covering his full salary, São Paulo agreed to let him play in any match.

Another São Paulo native who could be on the field next Saturday is Michel Araújo. The Uruguayan, unlike Rodrigo Nestor, was permanently acquired by Bahia at the start of the current season and has played an important role in Rogério Ceni's team.

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