God exists: São Paulo let Cédric's camp seek offers in Europe | OneFootball

São Paulo is already making moves behind the scenes to trim the squad, and right-back Cédric Soares is the leading candidate to leave the club.

Not part of coach Dorival Júnior’s plans for the rest of the season, the Portuguese player — who is under contract until 2027 — has been cleared to look for a new team.

According to the Blog do São Paulo, the player’s representatives are already looking for opportunities in Europe to make an amicable exit possible. AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR confirmed the information with sources from São Paulo’s upper management.

Signed amid high expectations because of his international experience, Cédric struggled with physical problems and strong competition, failing to establish himself at Morumbi.

With Dorival’s arrival, it became clear that the full-back would not be used. Even Moreira, who returned from an unsuccessful loan spell at Porto in Portugal, started being included in the squad.

The board sees his departure positively, as the relief on the wage bill would open up room for investment in positions considered a priority.

The player’s camp is focusing on markets such as Portugal and Spain, counting on his long career in European football to help facilitate a deal. Earlier this year, Cédric was linked with teams in his home country, but no concrete offer came in.

As staying until the end of his contract is unlikely, the expectation is that an amicable termination or permanent transfer will be finalized in the coming weeks, bringing an end to a spell that fell well short of expectations. This season, he has played 16 matches, nine of them as a starter. In addition, he was included in the squad for another 11 matches, in which he remained an option on the bench.

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