Basso leaves Santos after contract ends: “I’ve always shown respect” | OneFootball

João Basso said goodbye to Santos this Wednesday through his social media. The defender ended his contract by mutual agreement with Peixe last Tuesday and expressed his pride at having had the opportunity to play for the club. He also stated that he hopes to see the team once again in a “place of prominence.”

“Over the past three years, I have always felt proud to represent Santos Futebol Clube. I have always respected the institution and dedicated myself 100% every day to honor the history of this gigantic club,” he posted.

“I am closing a chapter in which I learned a lot and that will remain in my heart. I thank everyone who was by my side on this journey and who also dedicated themselves to representing this club. I hope that Santos returns to its place of prominence, which it deserves, and achieves everything that its grand history deserves,” he added.

João Basso joined Santos in 2023 and had a contract with Peixe until the end of this year. He was one of the options for the team in the second half of the Série B of the Brasileirão in 2024.

However, the player never had many opportunities and was unable to maintain a run of games. The 2025 season was the one in which Basso played the most for the club, 12 times. The defender played 36 times for Santos, scored three goals, and provided one assist.

“I will always be grateful, and wearing this jersey will always be one of the greatest sources of pride in my life. After all, ‘it’s a pride that not everyone can have,’” he concluded.

Next Santos Match

Match: Mirassol vs Santos – 5th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Date: March 10 (Tuesday), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio Campos Maia, in Mirassol (SP)

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