São Paulo sign Newton | OneFootball

São Paulo have agreed to sign defensive midfielder Newton, 26, who had been with Botafogo.

The midfielder is already in the city of São Paulo, has undergone medical examinations, visited the SuperCT facilities and signed a contract until December 31, 2029.

“I’m very happy and can’t wait to meet the fans. When a three-time world champion calls you, it’s hard to say no. I was pleased with the chance to come here and I want to help the club achieve its goals this season. São Paulo’s fans sing throughout the entire match, and we feel that energy on the pitch,” he said.

CAREER

Newton Araújo da Costa Junior was born in Salvador and began his journey in Jacuipense’s youth academy, where he made his professional debut before being loaned to Bahia de Feira.

After standing out in Bahian football, the midfielder was signed by Botafogo in 2022 to join the club’s Under-23 team.

After the loan spell, the Rio de Janeiro club exercised its option to buy the defensive midfielder, who at the start of 2024 was part of the squad that won the CONMEBOL Libertadores and that year’s Brazilian Championship.

In the same season, Newton was loaned to Criciúma, where he gained experience while competing in the Brasileirão.

In 2025, the player returned to Botafogo and represented the club until his move to Tricolor.

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