Santos continues to look for strong reinforcements for the 2026 season. The name that is being associated with the team at the moment is Rony, from Atlético-MG. THE Sporting News provides details about the possibility.
Will Rony play for Santos?
According to journalist Héverton Guimarães, Santos obtained this Wednesday (12/24) the release from Atlético-MG to negotiate the signing of the player. Peixe talks to the athlete’s staff to facilitate the arrival of the 30-year-old player.
According to ESPN, the player was offered and the idea was well accepted at the club, as Alexandre Mattos likes him a lot and conversations were started. For now, the idea is a loan, probably with an option to purchase after the period. The São Paulo team is trying to reduce the striker’s salary request a little, who has one of the highest salaries at Galo.
With the changes in the squad and after a year below expectations, Rony sees the possibility of leaving with good eyes.
In July, the striker went to court against Atlético to ask for unilateral termination of the contract, due to delays of more than two months in paying FGTS, in addition to gloves and other financial commitments. Then he withdrew the action.
Peixe has financial problems and must balance investments in 2026. Players free from contract and on loan appear as a priority, in order to lower the salary bill.
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Rony: numbers at Atlético-MG
- 63 games
- 13 goals
- 5 assists
