Santos end window with six signings, star player stays | OneFootball

Santos closed the transfer window with the arrival of six new signings, in addition to the renewal of Neymar Jr.'s contract until the end of 2026, which is considered internally as one of the most important moves of the period.

Among the new faces, the most recent was the return of center-back Lucas Veríssimo, 30, who was at Al Duhail in Qatar and signed a permanent contract for three seasons. Midfielder Christian Oliva from Nacional-URU was also confirmed, as well as forwards Rony (Atlético-MG) and Moisés (Fortaleza).

The package of reinforcements also includes striker Gabigol, on loan from Cruzeiro, and midfielder Gabriel Menino, who also played for Atlético-MG.

Mix of Profiles

President Marcelo Teixeira emphasized that the intention was to strengthen the team with players who can make an immediate impact, without giving up the tradition of developing young talents.

“Our assessment is that there is a higher percentage of accuracy in the players who have arrived to strengthen the team. We brought in names with starting potential and strengthened the options for Vojvoda’s work. The goal is to mix experienced athletes, with relevant backgrounds, with the Meninos da Vila. Another important move was the contract renewal with Neymar Jr. until the end of 2026.”

Santos believes that the new signings meet the demands of the Argentine coach, who has been actively involved in discussions about the squad.

Creativity

Football director Alexandre Mattos highlighted that, considering the club’s current economic situation, creativity and internal alignment were fundamental to executing the transfer window. “Given the economic situation Santos is in, it’s necessary to be creative in the market. The football department maintains constant dialogue with the technical staff, led by Juan Pablo Vojvoda, as well as the club’s performance analysis and market department.”

Is the window over?

The window has only closed for transfers between Brazilian and foreign clubs. The CBF adopts an extra period, which ends on March 27, for the signing of players who played in the state championships.

Next Santos match

Match: Mirassol vs Santos

Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro – 5th round

Time: 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time)

Venue: Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia

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