Julia Pereira signs professional deal with Tricolor | OneFootball

Midfielder Julia Pereira signed her first professional contract with São Paulo, with a deal running through the end of 2028. A standout youth prospect, the player has begun the transition to the first team.

“It’s an indescribable feeling. I’m very grateful to be wearing this shirt, which carries enormous weight. I arrived at São Paulo when I was 13, and today I’m signing my first professional contract. I can only thank God and my family. It will always be an honor to defend this shirt,” said the player.

At 18, the player has been featuring in Brasileirão Under-20 matches, playing an important role in the team. In addition, she has also started transitioning to the professional squad, taking part in training sessions and even being called up for a match in the professional women’s Brasileirão.

Julia started playing at the age of seven. She had a spell at Valadares, where she stayed in 2020 and 2021, and also played futsal for one year at Carlão Futsal Feminino.

The attacking midfielder joined São Paulo in 2023, established herself in the team and developed over the following seasons, earning promotion to the first team in May 2026.

In Tricolor’s youth setup, she won the Paulista Under-17 title (2023 and 2025) and the Paulista Under-20 title (2024 and 2025).

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