Loaned by Cruzeiro to Santos until the end of the season, defender Zé Ivaldo will have his rights definitively acquired by the Vila Belmiro club.
But how much will Peixe pay the Minas Gerais team? Why will it be purchased? THE Sporting News show.
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How much will Santos pay for Zé Ivaldo?
The information was initially released by “Central da Toca”. The goal for the purchase was to play in 60% of the matches in which he was available, which automatically forces Santos to make the purchase. To complete the deal, the São Paulo club will need to pay US$1 million, approximately R$5.3 million at the current price.
Zé Ivaldo, who returned to the starting lineup in the last three rounds of the Brasileirão, reached the stipulated percentage. In 2024, he has played 31 games and scored one goal.
Zé Ivaldo reaches a contractual target that obliges Santos to buy him.
Peixe will have to pay 1 million dollars (R$5.3 million) to Cruzeiro to buy the defender.
The goal was for Zé Ivaldo to play in 60% of the matches in which he was available.
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Passage of Zé Ivaldo in Santos
During the year, the defender went through moments of oscillation between the bench and the first team. He started forming the defense duo with Gil under the command of Pedro Caixinha, but lost space when Cleber Xavier took over. With the departure of the coach and the arrival of Juan Pablo Vojvoda, the defender regained his place among the starters.
