Barreal set to miss Santos debut in the Paulistão, here’s why | OneFootball

Santos is not expected to have Álvaro Barreal available for the opening match of the Campeonato Paulista this Saturday. The club is facing issues registering the attacking midfielder in the CBF’s Daily Information Bulletin (BID).

There was a bureaucratic issue with sending the documentation from the United States to the Alvinegro Praiano. The delay is due to the year-end holiday recess.

Barreal belonged to FC Cincinnati, from the United States, and was permanently signed by Santos on December 17, 2025. The Argentine met the targets set in the loan contract between the parties, which triggered the mandatory purchase clause.

The club needs to register the attacking midfielder’s name in the BID of the CBF by 7 p.m. (Brasília time) this Friday in order to have him available for the Paulistão debut against Novorizontino. The match is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. at Vila Belmiro.

If there isn’t enough time, the Argentine will be unavailable for Juan Pablo Vojvoda. The information was initially reported by TNT Sports.

Barreal’s Season

Barreal had ups and downs throughout the year but finished the season on a high note under Vojvoda’s command. In 2025, the attacking midfielder recorded nine goals and one assist in 37 matches, starting in 29 of them.

Barreal also finished the Brazilian Championship as Santos’ top scorer, with nine goals, and entered the list of the club’s greatest foreign scorers in history.

Santos’ Next Match

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