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Fortaleza Signs São Paulo Right-Back Maílton on Loan Through 2026

Fortaleza turns to the attack-minded full-back to reinforce right-back for the 2026 Série B campaign.

Overview

  • The one-year loan runs through the end of 2026, with Fortaleza paying the defender's salary.
  • São Paulo keeps the player's rights under a contract that runs until 2027.
  • Used sparingly in 2025, he appeared in 10 matches for São Paulo after falling behind Cédric Soares and Maik and asked to be moved for more minutes.
  • He arrives as Fortaleza's first confirmed reinforcement for 2026 and a candidate to replace departed right-back Tinga.
  • His standout spell at Chapecoense featured 30 games with seven goals and nine assists, a profile CEO Marcelo Paz and coach Tiago Carpini publicly endorsed.