Santos claim surprise at Morelos, cite "irrelevant demands" | OneFootball

Santos made a statement this Friday regarding the Alfredo Morelos case. The club reported that it was “surprised by the absence of the player at the return of the professional squad,” which took place this afternoon at CT Rei Pelé.

“The player was duly notified, as were the other members of the squad, regarding the date and time set for the return and start of activities,” the club wrote.

The forward notified the club due to lack of payments and wants to terminate his contract. The Colombian, who was on loan to Atlético Nacional-COL, is dissatisfied and no longer wants to play for Alvinegro Praiano.

Santos claimed it did not receive any formal transfer offer involving Morelos and that it had been maintaining dialogue with him and his staff in order to discuss and seek solutions for any outstanding issues.

The club, however, believes that part of the demands presented “are not pertinent, which made negotiations more difficult.”

In light of this situation, Santos referred the case to the Legal Department, “which will take the appropriate measures.”

Frustrating Spell

Morelos was signed by Peixe in mid-2023 with high expectations, but he never managed to establish himself in the team. He played 20 matches for Alvinegro Praiano, starting in nine of them, scoring four goals and providing one assist.

The forward was loaned to Atlético Nacional in mid-2024. For the team, he racked up 91 matches, 32 goals, and 11 assists.

Morelos has a contract with Santos until the end of 2026.

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Read Santos’ full statement

Santos Futebol Clube informs that it was surprised by the absence of the player Alfredo Morelos at the return of the professional squad, which took place this Friday (2), at CT Rei Pelé.

The player was duly notified, as were the other members of the squad, regarding the date and time set for the return and start of activities.

Santos FC clarifies that it has not received any formal transfer offer involving the player and that it had been maintaining dialogue with him and his staff in order to discuss and seek solutions for any outstanding issues.

The Club believes that part of the demands presented are not pertinent, which made negotiations more difficult.

The case has been referred to the Legal Department, which will take the appropriate measures.

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