Cauly joins São Paulo, club now focus on renewing player contracts | OneFootball

With the signing of attacking midfielder Cauly, who arrives on loan from Bahia, São Paulo's management is expected to halt (at least temporarily) the search for more team reinforcements and focus their attention on contract renewals.

A true task force has been conducted by Harry Massis's management in recent days with athletes whose contracts expire during or at the end of 2026. In some cases, there have been significant advances.

The management considers there is no reason to wait until mid-year to negotiate the extension of agreements with players who are favored by the technical staff, management, and fans.

The first to secure the extension of his contract was Luciano. The forward accepted the new agreement, which will be valid until the end of 2028, with the possibility of extension for another season, depending on the achievement of goals.

According to AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR, the announcement is expected to be made next week.

Luciano is not expected to be the only one to have his long-term stay announced. Negrucci is also said to have signed a new contract with the club until 2030, also with a clause for automatic extension for one year, based on goals.

The case of the midfielder was considered even more urgent, as his current contract only runs until July, and he could already sign a pre-contract with any club.

The report found that Verona, from Italy, had offered the athlete a pre-contract, but despite having Italian citizenship, which would facilitate the transfer, he reportedly declined the offer, eyeing the possibility of gaining more playing time this season, which in theory could be more easily granted with his contractual situation resolved.

Luciano and Negrucci might still be joined by Marcos Antônio in the group of players with new contracts. After Flamengo's interest in the midfielder, the management is said to have advanced in talks for a renewal.

Considered the most priority case, the agreement includes productivity-based earnings for the number 8, which could make his salary exceed R$ 2 million monthly. As revealed by sources consulted by AMT, it would be a 'reward' for the player's trust, who at no point expressed a preference to move from Morumbi to Gávea.

Although there is still no verbal agreement, there is optimism behind the scenes at the club. "It's a matter of time," said one of the sources consulted by the report.

Along with the salary increase, there should be an increase in the release clause value for the midfielder, which would reach R$ 600 million for the national market and 100 million euros (R$ 618 million) for foreign clubs.

The purchase of Marcos Antônio's economic rights, which belonged to Lazio, is said to have been agreed upon, although the first installment is only expected to be paid mid-year.

Meanwhile, Flamengo's attempts to sign the player are expected to cease due to a gentleman's agreement made with Tricolor, which granted the Rubro-Negro the right to match any offer received for the number 8 during the mid-year transfer window.

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