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·28 August 2025

São Paulo in talks to sign striker Marcelo Ryan

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São Paulo is negotiating the signing of striker Marcelo Ryan from Tokyo FC, Japan. The club is seeking to sign a center forward during this transfer window.

Loan until December

Gazeta Esportiva has learned that São Paulo’s management is negotiating the player’s arrival on loan until the end of the year, with a purchase option. Marcelo’s name was analyzed by the club’s performance analysts.


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The arrival of the center forward would strengthen a position lacking depth in the squad. At the moment, coach Hernán Crespo only has Dinneno available, as André Silva, Calleri, and Ryan Franciso are all in the medical department.

History and contract

Marcelo Ryan is 23 years old and is on loan to the Japanese team from Sagan Tosu, also from Japan, with whom he is under contract until the end of 2026. The loan with Tokyo FC ends in December of this year.

Standout season

In the current season, the striker has scored 25 goals in 12 matches. He netted both goals in his team’s victory last Wednesday against Urawa Reds.

Marcelo Ryan has also played for Bahia, the club that developed him, and Yokohama in Japan. For Tricolor de Aço, the striker has seven goals and one assist.

News summary

  • Ongoing negotiations: São Paulo is seeking to sign striker Marcelo Ryan from Tokyo FC (Japan).
  • Type of signing: The move would be a loan until December 2025, with a purchase option.
  • Squad needs: The signing aims to strengthen the attack, as André Silva, Calleri, and Ryan Franciso are in the medical department.
  • Player profile: Marcelo Ryan is 23 years old, under contract with Sagan Tosu until 2026, and on loan to Tokyo FC until December.
  • Recent performance: He has scored 25 goals in 12 matches this season, including two goals in the recent win over Urawa Reds.
  • Club history: He has played for Bahia (Brazil) and Yokohama (Japan), with seven goals and one assist for Tricolor de Aço.

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