Dorival favourite convinces board after goal, due pay rise at São Paulo | OneFootball

An opportunity in the starting lineup, a goal, and Gustavo Santana has finally earned the well-deserved close attention of São Paulo’s board behind the scenes.

According to journalist Alexsander Vieira, in information confirmed by AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR, the prominence he gained with the goal scored in the win over Bragantino last weekend at Morumbi, in the Brazilian Championship, has already made club officials closely monitor his contract situation.

The understanding among the club’s leadership at the Barra Funda training center is that the player’s release clause, approximately R$ 24 million, is low and makes Gustavo a vulnerable target for potential suitors even within the Brazilian market itself.

To avoid outside interest, the Harry Massis administration is considering offering the forward a salary increase to readjust the financial terms of his deal and substantially raise the value of the exit clause. Currently, the 21-year-old youngster earns just over R$ 12,000 per month.

Negotiations to renew the contract, which currently runs until October 2028, are expected to intensify as Gustavo gets more playing time under coach Dorival Júnior.

This strong run cements a turnaround in the trajectory of the player from Cotia, who even went three months without space — between the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior final on January 25 and the start of activities with the first-team squad at the end of April.

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