Goalkeeper João Paulo was hired by Bahia to take over the club’s goal. However, he is not related to the duel against Corinthians, this Saturday, in the Neo Chemistry Arena. The question is: Why isn’t he playing? When to debut? Sporting News shows.
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Why is John Paul playing?
João Paulo has not yet been announced by Bahia and is waiting for regularization to be able to debut. He has the delegation in Sao Paulo, but was not available in time for this match. THE archer debut should take place only on August 29, against Fluminense, for the Brazil Cup.
This is because, against Santos, in the next round of Brasileirão, he cannot play for having a contract with the Baixada Santista team. In the Northeast Cup, the registrations have already closed.
João Paulo played only one match in 2025, for the Paulista Championship. The athlete, who suffered a serious injury to the Achilles tendon in May 2024, lost the position of holder because of the physical problem and hiring Gabriel Brazão, who became the owner of the position indisputably.
Reasons for Santos to have released John Paul to Bahia:
– Santos received another 30% of the goalkeeper’s economic rights and now owns 100%
– The loan will be until June 2026, with triggers for a purchase for about 1.9 million euros (R $ 12 million)
– João Paulo… pic.twitter.com/i5CFOiNDtH
– Football Planet 🌎 (@futebol_info) August 15, 2025
João Paulo’s numbers for Santos
- 233 games
- 261 goals conceded
- 75 games without conceding goal
