The goalie Santos is officially back to Athletico Paranaense, reinforcing the cast for the 2025 season. With striking passages by Hurricane, where he won the two-time South American championship (2018 and 2021) and the Copa do Brasil (2019), the athlete returns to the CT of Cashew after wearing the shirts of the Flamengo and Fortress.
The negotiation was concluded on the afternoon of Monday, January 27. In the morning, Santos He was at the club's training center to advance the treatment and settle the final details of the contract. According to Mario Celso Petraglia, president of Athletico, the hiring aims to strengthen the cast with experienced players, especially to support the young titular Mycael, while the club competes in the B Series in 2025.
Santos, who took the title position at Athletico after Weverton's departure in 2017, built a path of respect in the club: 223 played matches, 209 goals suffered and 88 games without being leaked. In addition, the goalkeeper was summoned to the Brazilian team and won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
The return of Santos it is not only strategic for the cast, but also symbolic, reinforcing the athlete's bond with Hurricane and its importance in the victorious moments of club history. Athletico continues to work to build a competitive team and achieve new goals in the starting season.
