Final push for Marcos Leonardo: Arabs seek longer loan, Superbet may help | OneFootball

Al Hilal plays a tough game with the Tricolor for the release of the top scorer (Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

MARCIO MONTEIRO

@avantmtricolor

São Paulo received the 'final request' from the Arabs of Al Hilal for the signing of Marcos Leonardo, which drags on this Tuesday (2), the last day of the transfer window in Brazil.

Al Hilal said they heard better offers for their striker, and requested São Paulo for a longer loan period, until the 2026 World Cup, in addition to a negotiation fee, the famous financial compensation for the Morumbi club.

The salary terms agreed between Tricolor and Marcos remain the same, with the young top scorer giving up a large amount of his salary to transfer to São Paulo.

São Paulo may use its sponsor, Superbet, to secure the necessary financial resources and meet Al Hilal's demands, finalizing the one-year loan of the athlete. The club is also seeking other partners who can facilitate the signing.

Despite the situation remaining complicated, internally the Tricolor believes that the required conditions can be met. Optimism remains, largely due to Marcos Leonardo's extreme and even surprising desire to defend the colors of his beloved club.

The obvious problem is time. Tricolor has only until 11:59 PM (Brasília time) to submit the release document for the forward and thus register him in time before the window closes.

The Saudi promise is that a response will be given before this time. With or without the expected and dreamed document eagerly awaited by more than 20 million Tricolor fans around the world.

One of the most dramatic points of the meeting was Al Hilal's statement that they have an offer from another Saudi club for the striker's loan, so they need to evaluate what is best for them with a team asset. It is important to note that Marcos Leonardo has already refused to stay in the Asian country.

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