Everton Cebolinha is presented at Santos and reveals the reasons for choosing the São Paulo club.
Forward Everton Cebolinha gave his first statements as a Santos Futebol Clube player this Wednesday (09). After leaving Flamengo, the winger arrives at Vila Belmiro to wear the number 7 jersey, a number he considers special and which differs from the number 11 he wore at the Rio club. The decision to join Peixe was influenced by the team’s project, which seeks high-profile reinforcements for the season.
Motivation and Privilege
The player revealed that the Santos offer was irresistible, with the support of his family.
There was no way to refuse, right?! I had already given the okay, my children said, ‘Go, Dad, accept!’
Cebolinha commented, highlighting the importance of the squad quality that Santos is building. He expressed the feeling of privilege to be able to play for the club.
Being able to wear the Santos jersey will be a privilege.
The forward mentioned that he is already familiar with some players on the squad, such as Rodinei and Arthur, and hopes this partnership will bring good results. The choice for the number 7 jersey was justified by it being a number of great personal significance to the player.
Santos’ Project and Flamengo Career
Everton Cebolinha signed a contract with Santos until the end of December this year. The club, facing financial difficulties, is betting on business models like this to strengthen the team and fight against relegation. Other reinforcements such as defensive midfielder Arthur and attacking midfielder Lima were also signed with contracts until the end of 2026.
Signed by Flamengo in 2022, Cebolinha had a victorious stint, playing 193 games, scoring 21 goals, and providing 26 assists. During this period, he won important titles, including two Libertadores, one Brazilian Championship, two Copa do Brasil titles, one Supercopa do Brasil, and three Carioca Championships.
Seeking New Opportunities
The decision not to renew with Flamengo came from the player himself, who was looking to “breathe new air” due to low playing time in the red-and-black squad. Cebolinha‘s departure stirred up the transfer market, with clubs like Vasco, Fluminense, and Botafogo, as well as Grêmio, showing interest. There was also the possibility of a transfer to Russian football, but Santos took the lead in negotiations.
Everton Cebolinha‘s arrival represents a significant reinforcement for Santos’ attack, which now benefits from the experience and technical quality of the former Flamengo player. The expectation is that he will contribute significantly to the club’s objectives for the season.
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