Santos sign defender Alexis Duarte as new recruit, check out the details | OneFootball

Santos announced another signing this Tuesday. The name this time is Alexis Duarte. The defender joins Peixe after playing for Spartak Moscow, Russia. The contract is for four years, until 2029. He is currently with the Paraguayan national team and will report to the club after the FIFA international break.

Who is Alexis Duarte?

Alexis Duarte is Paraguayan and had been with Spartak Moscow, Russia, since the 2022/2023 season. For the Russian team, the defender played 65 matches, with one assist.

In the current season, he played seven matches for the Russian team, starting in six of them.

The defender was developed by Cerro Porteño, the club where he spent most of his career. He was transferred to Spartak Moscow during the 2022/2023 European football season.

Alexis Duarte is right-footed and is 1.85m tall. The Paraguayan arrives at Santos to compete for a spot with defenders Luan Peres, João Basso, Luisão, and Zé Ivaldo. In addition to these four, Peixe has also reached an agreement with Adonis Frías, from León. Gil is no longer in the club’s plans and is negotiating his contract termination.

Announced signings

In addition to Alexis Duarte, Santos also announced the arrivals of midfielder Victor Hugo, on loan from Flamengo, and Lautaro Díaz, on loan from Cruzeiro.

Upcoming Santos matches

Atlético-MG vs Santos (23rd round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: September 14 (Sunday), at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (MG)

Santos vs São Paulo (24th round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: September 21 (Sunday), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP)

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