São Paulo revamp youth squad: signings in, ten Cotia players out | OneFootball

São Paulo is undergoing a true overhaul in its youth divisions. Many young players have been signed, released, or had their contracts renewed with the Tricolor in recent days.

The changes affect almost all of the lower categories, from boys as young as 14 up to the under-20 category, the last step before joining the professional team.

One of the standouts picked by São Paulo was midfielder Victor Noé, 18 years old, after four seasons playing for the youth team of Jabaquara Atlético Clube. Previously, he also had a stint at the traditional Portuguesa Santista. He is seen as a promising bet for the Tricolor in the not-so-distant future.

For the attack, the club strengthened its squad with Pedro Ruan, 17 years old, coming from Petrolina, in Pernambuco, who stood out as a key player in last year’s runner-up finish in the Pernambuco under-17 championship.

“Every effort was worth it, I am very grateful to everyone who believed in me. This is just the beginning,” celebrated the youngster on his social media upon signing his contract with the Tricolor. He joins São Paulo at no cost, but Petrolina will retain a percentage of any future transfer fee.

First contract to protect a gem

Among its youth renewals, the Tricolor has signed the first professional contract with the promising Kelvyn, just 16 years old, with a protective release clause set at 60 million euros (R$ 368 million at today’s exchange rate). The new agreement with the club lasts for another three years, until the end of 2028.

The forward caught attention early, at just 15 years old, being called up to Ceará’s under-20 team, his former club, and also training with the professionals. The young talent stands out for his technical skills, sharp finishing, and great speed on the field.

A São Paulo fan, just like his family, Kelvyn did not hesitate to accept the chance to play for the Tricolor starting in 2025, with the under-17 team, where he will have another season ahead. The forward, however, has already trained with the under-20 squad and even with Hernán Crespo at Barra Funda.

Many departures

As new names arrive, others have to leave. São Paulo has released ten young players in recent days, who will now have to seek opportunities at other clubs. Check them out:

Nicolas Bezerra – Midfielder – 18 years old Bruno Vaz – Midfielder – 18 years old Allerson Flavio Silva Soares – Midfielder – 18 years old Henry Silva Novais – Forward – 18 years old David de Araujo Lima – Defender – 16 years old Elias Junior Queiroz de Lima – Midfielder – 15 years old Ali Ahmad Ayoub – Forward – 15 years old Calebe Macedo – Defender – 14 years old Felipe Silva Ferreira – Midfielder – 14 years old Murilo Concimo – Midfielder – 14 years old

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