Poll: Santos fans rate transfer window as 'average' | OneFootball

Santos took an active approach in the transfer market in 2026. While shaping the squad for the rest of the season, the team from the coast made 19 moves, with six signings and 13 departures.

In a poll conducted by Gazeta Esportiva, most fans believe the team’s approach in this transfer window was average, with 37.18% of the votes. A good portion of Santos supporters also rated the window as “good,” accounting for 28.21%.

In the rest of the voting, 19.23% described Santos’ board’s approach as “bad.” Another 15.38% were evenly split between rating the window as “great” or “terrible.”

See the voting results among Santos fans. (Photo: Reproduction / Gazeta Esportiva)

Once again under the command of Alexandre Mattos, Santos’ football executive since June 2025, the team’s focus was on a clear-out.

Santos received a good amount from the departure of left-back Souza, who joined Tottenham for R$ 94.4 million. Two other players left the club permanently: forwards Guilherme (Houston Dynamo) and Morelos (Atlético Nacional).

Aside from those three, Santos agreed to nine loan departures: Sandry (Criciúma), Hayner (Vila Nova), Patryck (Remo), Nathen (Juventude), Caballero (Portsmouth), Bilal Brahimi (Estrela Amadora), Tiquinho Soares (Mirassol), Alexis Duarte (Libertad), and JP Chermont (Coritiba).

In addition, center-back João Basso also left the club after terminating his contract, which sparked controversy after Neymar said he “deserved more respect.” Last Friday, he was announced by Cuiabá.

Arrivals

On the other hand, Santos announced six targeted arrivals. The first three signings came from Minas Gerais rivals Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro. Galo and Raposa loaned Gabriel Menino and Gabigol, respectively. In addition, forward Rony arrived at CT Rei Pelé on a permanent deal.

Aside from those three, Santos announced three more permanent signings: Moisés (Fortaleza), Oliva (Nacional-URU), and Lucas Veríssimo (Al Duhail-QAT).

Santos’ situation in the Brazilian Championship

After drawing with Cruzeiro, Santos reached seven points and climbed out of the relegation zone. The team from the coast is in 16th place, one point ahead of Botafogo, who sit 17th.

Santos’ next match

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