Bold move and good vibes: Massis clears approach for Cebolinha | OneFootball

As AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR learned throughout this Wednesday (29), the election atmosphere is already dominating the scenes behind the scenes at São Paulo. And, dreaming of reelection at the end of the year, president Harry Massis Júnior will follow an old playbook already well known among Brazilian football bosses to improve his image — and that of football executive Rui Costa — with the fans: signing a high-profile name.

Among the possibilities being evaluated internally, one in particular drew attention. And it received Massis’ approval to at least be sounded out: Everton Cebolinha.

The 30-year-old winger has decided to leave Flamengo, with whom he is under contract only until the end of the year, and he is unhappy with the lack of playing time. The talks are not new. In December, still with Julio Casares as president, São Paulo made inquiries with the player’s camp, but decided not even to open negotiations with the Rio club for an early release, considering the figures too high.

This time, the fact that his situation at Gávea has not improved, in addition to other Brazilian clubs signaling interest, such as rival Corinthians, has encouraged São Paulo.

AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR has learned that contacts were made by São Paulo officials in recent days. According to the ‘Blog do São Paulo’, football manager Rafinha even called Cebolinha to ask whether he would be interested in playing at Morumbi.

Cebolinha will be able to sign a pre-contract with any club he wants in July, but Tricolor wants to discuss an early release with Flamengo. The player’s agent revealed that he has an offer of 2.5 million euros (around R$ 14.6 million) from Besiktas of Turkey, which in the past had also looked into Ferreirinha. For that amount, São Paulo would be willing to do business.

Another piece of information encouraged the Tricolor officials. The agent pointed out that Flamengo has already indicated it will not release Cebolinha to a club competing in the Copa Libertadores. They do not want to strengthen a direct rival for the title. Since São Paulo is in the Copa Sudamericana, that could be a reason for optimism.

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