Santos may cut Willian Arão after 2 months, played only vs Flamengo | OneFootball

Willian Arão has only seven minutes on the field with the Santos jersey

An absolute starter for the historic Flamengo team in 2019, Willian Arão returned to Brazil in July 2025 to play for Santos. However, the midfielder's time at Vila Belmiro may be nearing its end. This is because the São Paulo club is already considering terminating the player's contract, who has only seven minutes on the field.

Arão's debut and only match for Santos happened precisely against Flamengo, when the midfielder came on in the second half during the 1-0 victory at Vila Belmiro, with a goal by Neymar. Since then, the player has been plagued by constant visits to the medical department and cannot maintain a consistent presence.

According to journalist Lucas Musetti, the 'Arão case' has become a mystery in the corridors of Vila Belmiro. The midfielder joined the club with a calf discomfort, which initially was not a concern. In the exams conducted, no injuries were detected. However, the 33-year-old athlete continues to complain of pain.

WILL ARÃO RETURN IN THE NEXT SANTOS GAME?

Santos faces Atlético-MG next Sunday (14), in Belo Horizonte, but Arão is already ruled out. There was an expectation that the midfielder would train this Thursday (11), but it did not happen. Now, in the new planning by the technical staff, the mission is to have the athlete available next week. With the former Flamengo player's difficulty in playing, the intention to terminate the contract is growing.

'COLD WAR' AT SANTOS?

According to Lucas Musetti, there is a 'cold war' between two sectors at Santos: the medical department vs. Arão. The athlete is upset and feels he is being poorly evaluated. Meanwhile, the club's staff assures that the midfielder has no injury. Additionally, the fact that the former Flamengo player hired a personal physiotherapist has caused discomfort.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.