Santos Confirms Lucas Veríssimo’s Return on Three-Year Deal

Overview

• Santos and Al-Duhail both issued official statements finalizing the transfer of the 30-year-old center back to Vila Belmiro.
• Reporters place the fee at roughly €4 million (about US$4 million) for 70% of his economic rights, to be paid over four years with the first installment due in December.
• Coverage in Brazil links the accelerated move to regional conflict affecting Qatar, with accounts noting disruptions to local competitions.
• Santos prevailed over interest from Palmeiras, Internacional, Corinthians and Atlético-MG, closing the deal before the window for players coming from abroad shut.
• Veríssimo is expected to start and reunite with former partner Luan Peres, filling a vacancy after João Basso’s contract rescission and following the loan of Alexis Duarte.