Sao Paulo remains attentive to the market in search of defensive reinforcements for the sequence of the season. The priority of the Board of Directors is to take on an expert defender, especially after Ruan’s departure, whose loan bond has not been renewed. Currently, the cast has Alan Franco, Sabino, Ferraresi and Arborada for the position, which strengthens the need for another piece in the sector.
Rafael Tolói, revealed by the basic categories of Goiás and with a remarkable passage through St. Paul between 2012 and 2015, has even been considered the possible reinforcement. However, despite the initial interest, the negotiations have not advanced. The 34 years left Atalanta at the end of June and is still free on the market. The Tricolor Council, given the limitation of the budget, seeks low -cost options, priority to athletes without contract or with the possibility of loan.
In a recent interview, Tolói denied any negotiation with San Paolo and said that his negotiations walk in another direction. “I have advanced conversations with some clubs outside and I’m getting ready,” said the defender. He also added that no Brazilian team sought him directly. “I did not have a direct research of a Brazilian club, they are intermediaries who have searched me, but I had nothing official. The initial thought would be to return to Europe or another market. We do not exclude anything,” he added.
Internacional and San Paolo have even been underlined as possible destinations, but the player’s staff denied any formal proposal of both clubs. For now, Tolói goes on vacation in Brazil as he evaluates the chances of pursuing his career in European football or even in the Arab world, where he also arouses interest.
However, the name of the defender continues in the radar of the Brazilian clubs. In the case of San Paolo, a possible recovery in conversations is not discarded, provided that the financial conditions are favorable. The Technical Committee considers the arrival of reinforcements for the sector as a priority and works with the aim of at least one hiring by the end of this month.
In addition to a defender, the advice also looks for a right back after Igor Vinícius’ departure. Both positions are treated as immediate needs and the Board of Directors practicable solutions that adapt to the club’s financial reality.
Tolói, who won the Europa League with Atalanta and defended the Italian team, brings a solid trajectory in European football. However, according to the player’s words, the return to Morumbis is out of his plans right now.
Source: Terra
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