Nestor celebrates permanent move, looks ahead to future at Bahia | OneFootball

The Bahia announced the permanent signing of midfielder Rodrigo Nestor this Friday (11/7). Loaned for a season at the beginning of the year by São Paulo, the number 11 signed with the Bahia club until 2030.

Identification with the club

The player celebrated joining the club and talked about his plans upon returning. “Very happy to continue here at Bahia. Since I arrived, I was very well received by everyone, and that made me feel at home quickly. I identified a lot with the club and with the culture of Bahia, which is something different, truly special. This connection makes me feel very comfortable day to day. Bahia has a spectacular project and structure, which gives confidence for any player to dream big. I want to experience great moments here and achieve important things, the Libertadores is a goal that motivates everyone in the club. I hope to contribute so that Bahia continues to reach even greater heights,” said Rodrigo.

Nestor added: “Bahia's fans are very passionate and play a fundamental role in everything for the club. Playing at Fonte Nova is something special, the energy that comes from the stands makes all the difference and gives us strength on the field. I want to repay this support with a lot of work, commitment, and dedication. I know the greatness of Bahia and what these fans represent, and I hope to continue building, step by step, a beautiful story here.”

Photo: Rafael Rodrigues/EC Bahia

Current moment

For Bahia, Nestor is having a good season. In 2025, the midfielder has 12 goal contributions: with seven goals scored and five assists in 45 matches played.

Among the squad's midfielders, Nestor leads in goal contributions. In the Brazilian Championship, the number 11 is the team's third top scorer, with four goals, only behind Willian José, with nine, and Luciano Juba, with five.

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