Sao Paulo follows an eye on the transfer market to reinforce the cast to the second semester. The defensive system is one of the sectors that Tricolor intends to bring reinforcements. One of the targets is Railway defender Gustavo Medina, according to ‘GE’.
But who is this player? How is the negotiation? THE Sporting News show.
Gustavo Medina in Sao Paulo?
So far, Sao Paulo made only one poll for the defender. Railway, in turn, does not rule out a sale. Conversations are expected to be intensified with the window open in the middle of the year.
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Who is Gustavo Medina?
Gustavo Medina is a Brazilian defender born on July 9, 2001, in Rio Branco. Currently, he defends the Railway, Araraquara Club, Sao Paulo, and has a contract until December 2025.
Medina arrived in the rail in 2017, integrating the grassroots categories. In 2020, it was loaned to Real Valladolid, from Spain, a club that has Ronaldo Phenomenon as owner. After his time at Valladolid, he returned to Brazil and had a brief experience at Cruzeiro U-20. In 2023, he was loaned to Taubaté for the Paulista Championship Series A2 dispute;
In the 2024 season, Medina stood out as an absolute starter of the Ferroviária, participating in 38 matches between the Paulista A2 Championship and Serie C of the Brazilian Championship. His performance was fundamental in the campaign that guaranteed the team’s access to Serie B.
São Paulo sought the rail to seek information about defender Gustavo Medina, 23.
The defender is a starter in Serie B of the Brazilian Championship and has played in 23 matches this season.
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How does Gustavo Medina play?
Medina is recognized for its speed, quality of ball exit and defensive solidity. These characteristics made it a key piece in the defense of the railway, contributing to an unbeaten sequence of 16 games and five matches without conceding goals during Serie C.
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Gustavo Medina numbers
| Club | Period | Games | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railway | 2019–2025 | 87 | 1 | 0 |
| Taubaté | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Valladolid | 2019–2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
