Santos sign contract extension with academy starlet | OneFootball

The Santos formalized, on Friday morning, the contract addendum of goalkeeper João Pedro, a standout from the club's youth categories. The Peixe did not disclose the contractual changes of the goalkeeper, who is linked with the team until April 30, 2027.

“I thank God very much for everything He is providing in my life. Santos FC is the club I have supported since I was a child, it is the team of my heart. I hope to repay everything the Club has been doing for me and my family,” said João Pedro.

“Santos is creating a legacy in goalkeeper training. They are players with great potential, who already serve the Brazilian National Team. We have many promising goalkeepers, who are already in the professional football department. And he has something different, because he lived a difficult moment in his personal life, like all of us do, but him, a lot, with the passing of his mother. He resisted, and not only resisted, but also played for Santos, fulfilling his duty well. They are references, examples of persistence, resilience that make us notice the determination of an athlete who is determined to have and fulfill success in his career,” added President Marcelo Teixeira.

What has changed?

Although it has not been officially announced by Santos, it is expected that João Pedro's termination penalty has increased.

Who is João Pedro?

At Peixe since 2017, when he was only nine years old, João Pedro stood out in Santos' under-11 and began to be constantly called up for the Brazilian National Team in the under-15 and under-17 categories.

Recently, the 17-year-old goalkeeper won the South American under-17 with Brazil.

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