Santos está cada vez mais perto de acertar a contratação do volante thiago Maia, de 27 anos. De acordo com o canal ESPN, nesta terça-feira (11) o Peixe avançou nas tratativas e restam apenas alguns detalhes para a transferência ser concretizada. O acordo envolve o pagamento de aproximadamente 6 milhões de euros (R$ 36 milhões).
Thiago Maia foi revelado pelo Santos em 2014,e por lá ficou até 2017. No período, disputou 122 partidas, marcou quatro gols e deu quatro assistências. Logo depois, foi negociado com o Lille, da frança. O meia também acumula passagens por flamengo e Internacional.Na última temporada, ele marcou dois gols e deu quatro assistências.
A negociação envolve um pagamento de 6.5 milhões de euros (cerca de R$ 41 milhões na cotação atual). Deste valor, 2.5 milhões de euros serão destinados ao Internacional,enquanto o restante será utilizado para quitar a dívida do clube gaúcho com o Flamengo pela compra de Thiago Maia em 2024. O Internacional enfrentou dificuldades para cumprir essa obrigação e foi punido na disputa de resolução de conflitos da Câmara Nacional (CNRD).
Santos já havia tentado contratar Thiago Maia no final de 2024, mas desistiu na reta final das negociações. O volante seguiu para o Internacional e atuou nos primeiros seis jogos da equipe nesta temporada. Com a chegada de Neymar ao Santos, o interesse do jogador em retornar à Vila Belmiro aumentou. As conversas foram retomadas e o Peixe chegou a um acordo com o jogador e o Flamengo.Agora, resta a aprovação do Santos para a formalização dos documentos.
Revelado pelo Santos, Thiago Maia deixou o clube em 2017, quando foi vendido ao Lille por 14 milhões de euros. No Brasil, jogou pelo Flamengo antes de se transferir para o Internacional, onde atuou em 38 partidas, marcou dois gols e deu quatro assistências. Pelo Santos, ele disputou 78 jogos, marcou quatro gols e deu duas assistências.
Thiago Maia’s Return to Santos: A Detailed Look
Santos is close to securing the return of midfielder Thiago Maia from Internacional, marking a significant moment for both the player and the club. This interview delves into the details of the transfer, exploring Maia’s past wiht Santos, his subsequent career journey, and the factors influencing his imminent comeback.
Rodrigo, welcome to world-today-news.com. Thiago Maia’s potential return to Santos has generated a lot of buzz among fans.Can you provide some background on his previous stint with the club?
Absolutely. Thiago Maia emerged from Santos’ youth academy and made his debut in 2014. During his time there until 2017, he established himself as a promising talent, playing in 122 matches, scoring four goals, and providing four assists.
After leaving Santos, he had triumphant spells with Lille in France and Flamengo in Brazil. What led to his move to internacional?
That’s right. Following his departure from Santos,he joined Lille in France for a significant transfer fee. He then played for Flamengo before moving to Internacional in 2023. The move to Internacional was intended to be a fresh start for both player and team.
Could you elaborate on the specifics of this transfer back to Santos? We understand there’s a complex financial arrangement involved.
You are correct. The transfer fee is reported to be around 6.5 million euros.
A significant portion of that amount,2.5 million euros, will go to Internacional. The remaining funds will be used to settle a debt internacional owed to Flamengo for Thiago Maia’s transfer in 2024. Essentially, this deal resolves a financial issue between Flamengo and Internacional while allowing Santos to bring back a familiar face.
What role has Neymar’s return to Santos played in this transfer saga?
Interestingly, Neymar’s return to santos seems to have significantly influenced Thiago Maia’s decision to return as well. The prospect of reuniting with a former teammate and playing alongside a global superstar like Neymar is undoubtedly appealing.
What do you think this move means for both Thiago Maia and Santos FC?
For Thiago Maia, it represents a homecoming. He gets a chance to redeem himself and rebuild his career with the club where he made his name. For Santos, it’s a statement, demonstrating their ambition to compete for titles and attract high-profile players. Having a familiar figure like Thiago Maia will undoubtedly provide experience and tactical depth to the squad.
Thiago Maia’s return to Santos is a move that signifies both personal fulfillment for the player and strategic ambition for the club. The financial intricacies of the deal highlight the complex dynamics of modern football while Neymar’s presence adds an extra layer of excitement and potential. This return could mark a new chapter for both Thiago Maia and Santos FC, potentiallyleading to a successful and exhilarating period for the club and its fan base.