Santos announced the signing of Stephen Mendoza from Ceará

a saints Today (8) announced the signing of Colombian striker Steven Mendoza from Ceara. The agreement is signed until December 2025.

President Andrés Rueda said: “We are building a strong squad, adding experience, to have a good season. We are working on creating a group that will bring joy to our fans. Yesterday we announced Christ and today Mendoza. Welcome”.

The negotiations were long, with last-minute demands made by President Robinson Castro, of Ceará, and foreign competition for the striker’s signature. As he discovered it UOL Sportsone of the Arab clubs was competing for the Colombian.

What influenced Mendoza to choose Santos was the desire to continue in Brazil and the good salary offered by President Andrés Rueda. He will have the highest salary in the team, at a level similar to that of Carlos Sanchez and Iverson Sotildo.

The transaction value is kept confidential, and the purchase will be made in instalments. Mendoza’s name was approved by Odair Hellmann as well as by sports coordinator Falcão.

Peixe realizes that “Speedy” will be useful to the team for being quick and elusive, as well as contributing goals. He has scored 20 goals this season, just one short of Marcos Leonardo, Peixe’s top scorer.

For 2023, Santos still plans to sign a right-back, two midfielders and one more striker. The goal is to have this news until December 14, when the cast will be reintroduced for pre-season. Messiah, also from Ciara, has already been announced.