With club legends present, Santos sign 25 under-14 players to new deals | OneFootball

This Saturday, at the new youth academy facilities at CT Rei Pelé, 25 under-14 athletes, accompanied by their parents, signed their first development contract with Santos, valid until 2028.

The ceremony was attended by Santos legends Clodoaldo, Lalá, and Negreiros, as well as members of the board and the Management Committee. President Marcelo Teixeira and vice-president Fernando Bonavides took an active part in the event, signing the contracts and personally welcoming the young athletes and their families.

“Bringing the family alongside the Club, alongside the athletes. It’s not just a simple signing of paper. It’s about linking, with the proper responsibilities of each party, in the development of a generation that Santos has historically succeeded with. An act like this is an investment in development, in the human being. It’s the club fulfilling its social duty,” said Marcelo Teixeira.

Marcello Dias, captain of the under-14 team, said the day would be forever remembered. “It’s a historic day for Santos and for us, the athletes. Many will become great players, we are a family, representing this badge, which is huge.”

Moved, Marcello’s parents expressed their pride for their son and for all the players on the team.

“It means a lot to us. We are Santos fans and since he was little, he always showed a gift for playing football. I’m still shaking. It’s a huge emotion to be by my son’s side. The perfect phrase is: it’s a pride that not everyone can have,” said his mother, Ellen Dias.

“Since my parents’ time, we’ve all been passionate about Santos. This 2011 generation is very good, it will produce great athletes, great citizens,” highlighted Marcelo Vieira, the athlete’s father.

Photo: Reinaldo Campos/Santos FC

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