Why Maílton still hasn't been cleared to play for São Paulo | OneFootball

Maílton is already in the state capital and will soon be officially announced as São Paulo's new reinforcement. But, after all, why hasn't the right-back been regularized and confirmed by the club as the latest signing of this transfer window?

The Tricolor reinforcement arrived in the state capital last Thursday and is already working at the Barra Funda training center, however, São Paulo still depends on the sending of the player's documentation, which is the responsibility of Metalist, from Ukraine, the club that holds his economic rights, to proceed with the formalities and finally be able to count on him.

Maílton was on loan to Chapecoense and was a starter for the team, which is in third place in the Brazilian Championship's Série B. The 27-year-old player arrives at São Paulo to fill one of the main gaps in the squad commanded by coach Hernán Crespo.

The full-back is another market opportunity found by the board to reinforce the team, since Maílton will sign with São Paulo at no cost, as the club has forgiven a debt that Metalist had due to the purchase of Paulinho Bóia.

Initially, Maílton is expected to be an option for Cédric Soares' spot, competing with youngster Maik, revealed by the club's youth categories, for the status of direct substitute for the Portuguese player.

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