Lucas Ferreira has been one of the main players of São Paulo in the last games. Cotia, the striker has been receiving several chances from coach Luis Zubeldía. In the last five matches, he played in three as a starter, being quite participatory.
The good performance brings clubs interested in the youth’s football. According to journalist Jorge Nicola, Cruzeiro is eyeing Lucas Ferreira. THE Sporting News show.
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What is the value of the fine of Lucas Ferreira?
According to Nicola, Cruzeiro studies the hiring of Lucas Ferreira, who has a contract with São Paulo until July 2028. Despite the long bond, the termination fine for national clubs is low: R $ 40 million. On the other hand, the fine for foreign teams is R $ 440 million.
However, people close to the athlete say that he does not want to play in another Brazilian football club, much because of gratitude with Sao Paulo.
About the information about the cruise to be eyeing Lucas Ferreira and willing to pay the fine.
I learned that yes, there were recent stakeholders in the midfielder and that the contractual fine is close to $ 40 million.
However, people close to the athlete and that…
– Alexsander Vieira (@_alexsander)
Who is Lucas Ferreira?
Lucas dos Santos Ferreira is an striker who was born in 2006 in Rio de Janeiro. Currently, the 18-year-old boy is part of the São Paulo U-20 cast, but has been receiving chances in the professional, being the main on Thursday, against Alianza Lima.
Lucas began his trajectory in the base categories of the American, then passed by Flamengo, where he was dismissed. After a brief stint at Boavista, he arrived in Sao Paulo in 2021, where he stood out and drew the attention of European clubs such as Bayer Leverkusen.
In 2023, he defended the Brazilian U17 team and signed his first professional contract with São Paulo, valid until July 2028, with a termination fine of R $ 440 million.
In 2024, Lucas Ferreira had a brilliant season, scoring 20 goals, six in the under-20 Brazil Cup. He was fundamental in winning the title of the competition, scoring the goal of Virada in the final against Palmeiras.
In January, Lucas made his debut on the professional team of São Paulo, entering as a replacement in a match against Botafogo-SP. He was also champion of Copinha in 2025, consolidating himself as one of the club’s main promises.
After the cup, he began to receive chances in the professional team of Tricolor, under the command of Luis Zubeldía. There are already ten games for the main cast of São Paulo and the confidence of the fans and the coaching staff.
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Numbers of Lucas Ferreira in São Paulo (professional)
- 10 games
- 1 gol
- 0 Assistance
Lucas Ferreira numbers in São Paulo (base)
- 113 games
- 36 goals
- 13 Assistance
