São Paulo extend longest-serving midfielder's deal until 2029; details | OneFootball

São Paulo announced this Tuesday (31) the contract renewal of defensive midfielder Negrucci, 21, until December 31, 2029 – with an option to extend it for one more season. His previous deal was valid until July 31, 2026.

“This renewal means a lot to me. I arrived at São Paulo when I was 10 years old, and wearing this shirt as a professional athlete is a dream come true. Not just for me, but for my whole family. I’m very grateful to God for this achievement, and I hope to be very happy and build a beautiful story here,” celebrated the Made in Cotia product.

“Negrucci has defended our colors for more than ten years, from the youth academy to the first team, always with the same commitment and professionalism. I’m confident that he can contribute a lot to the team,” said president Harry Massis Júnior.

“Negrucci’s renewal ensures continuity in the player’s development process. He had a trajectory marked by titles and leadership in the youth ranks and, since moving up to the professional squad, has shown exemplary attitude and commitment to the group on a daily basis,” assessed football executive Rui Costa.

A native of Limeira, in the interior of São Paulo state, Felipe Negrucci Berdague arrived at CFA de Cotia in 2015 and is currently Tricolor’s longest-serving uninterrupted player: 11 years defending the club’s colors, from the academy to the senior squad.

The midfielder won three titles at Cotia before receiving his first opportunity with the senior squad, in 2023: he lifted the Paulista U-15 Championship (2018), the Brazil Cup U-17 (2020), and the Brazil Super Cup U-17 (2020).

The transition process included appearances for both the youth teams and the senior squad, resulting in new titles and experiences: he won the Brazil Cup (2023) and the Supercopa Rei (2024) with the senior team, and the Brazil Cup U-20 (2024) and the Copinha (2025) with the youth teams. Now, with his contract renewed, the player outlined his next steps.

“My main goal is always to do my best for the club. It’s to keep working hard every day, keep improving, and earn my place within the team. And, of course, to win many titles in this shirt,” Negrucci concluded.

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