Almost there: Victor Sá lowers demands, agrees with São Paulo | OneFootball

After a small disagreement over contractual figures, Victor Sá and São Paulo got back on the same page and are very close to signing a deal for the forward’s arrival at Tricolor starting in the second half of the year.

Everything was going well in the negotiations, which were already close to being finalized over the weekend, but at the last minute Victor tried to raise his salary demands at Tricolor, which did not accept the new request after an internal meeting, as first reported by the Globo Esporte outlet.

Now, director Rui Costa and the forward’s camp will meet again to sort out the final details and finally sign the contract in the coming days.

As AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR previously revealed, the player’s name has been discussed by the Morumbi club since the beginning of May, as it closely monitored the situation and saw the competition.

Besides the Russian side itself, which was interested in a renewal, other Brazilian clubs sounded out Victor Sá’s situation. Because of that, São Paulo made its move. It managed to convince the winger to lower his salary demands. In return, it is offering a three-and-a-half-year deal, through the end of 2029, which pleased his camp. There is also a bonus set in case of qualification for the Copa Libertadores.

Sá was already inclined to play for Tricolor. The main reason was his father, a die-hard supporter of the club who had been helping informally in the negotiations. Besides him, coach Dorival Júnior also played a key role. A big admirer of the player, he called him and made it clear that he wanted to work with him at Morumbi.

A player developed in rival Palmeiras’ youth system, Sá spent time at several clubs in secondary European markets and even in the United Arab Emirates before becoming known as one of Botafogo’s first signings after its transformation into an SAF in 2022. He stayed at the Rio club for two years and left in February 2024, sold for 1.5 million euros (around R$9 million).

In the current Russian season, the forward has taken on something of a leading role, scoring five goals and providing one assist in 31 matches played.

The search for another winger option seems to be São Paulo’s focus in this transfer window. The club negotiated with Wesley, formerly of Palmeiras and Internacional, at the request of former coach Roger Machado. The reason for that appears to be the fact that Ferreirinha has drawn international interest and is indeed expected to be transferred.

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