São Paulo extend contract of midfielder once targeted by Flamengo | OneFootball

Marcos Antônio renewed with São Paulo until December 2030

São Paulo continues to build its squad for the remainder of the season and can now count on midfielder Marcos Antônio for a longer period. This is because the São Paulo club announced the renewal of the midfielder's contract until 2030.

After being targeted by Flamengo at the beginning of the season, Marcos Antônio will stay longer at São Paulo. The São Paulo team completed the contract extension to ward off interest from other teams in the 25-year-old Brazilian.

Now, Marcos Antônio has a release clause of R$ 900 million for Brazilian football clubs. For abroad, the amount set by São Paulo is 100 million euros (R$ 620 million at the current exchange rate).

WAS MARCOS ANTÔNIO A TARGET FOR FLAMENGO?

Flamengo made a salary offer for Marcos Antônio at the start of the season. The red-black team offered R$ 2 million per month. Thus, São Paulo sped up negotiations to extend the contract. Hernán Crespo even commented on the red-black interest.

— I think the reason why Flamengo wants to buy him is because he is important. I want everyone here. Everyone with me. Never, when I got here, since I accepted, did I ever think of myself — began Hernán Crespo, São Paulo's coach.

— I always thought of São Paulo. Rui (Costa, executive) and Rafinha will think of what's best for São Paulo in the market. The most important thing is São Paulo. Technically, he is worth what he is worth because he plays well — concluded the coach of the São Paulo team.

CAN FLAMENGO SIGN HIM?

Currently, the transfer window is closed in Brazilian football. The market closed last Tuesday (03). Thus, the red-black team can only sign players without a contract. In other words, those who are without a club.

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