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Released by Bahia, Lucyan is the new addition to São Paulo's youth team

Champion of the Libertadores and the U-20 World Cup with Flamengo last year, right-back Lucyan is the new reinforcement for São Paulo. Bahia had signed him from the Rubro-Negro in March of this year. However, the 19-year-old athlete was released for indiscipline in August, and the Morumbi team reached an agreement with the promising player. With the transfer, Mengo loses the 30% it was entitled to when it released the player to Salvador.

Lucyan signed a contract with São Paulo valid until June 30, 2028, with a release clause of 80 million euros, that is, R$ 506 million at the current exchange rate. The information about the signing by the São Paulo club and the 30% lost by Flamengo comes from journalist Venê Casagrande.

HOW DID THE NEGOTIATION GO?

With no space at Flamengo, Lucyan signed with Bahia until December 2027. The Rubro-Negro released the player at no cost but kept 30%. At the time, the release clause was set at 100 million euros (about R$ 600 million). With the deal undone, Mengo lost the percentage it was entitled to.

The stint in Salvador lasted less than expected, and the Bahia club even released an official statement this August confirming his release. “Esporte Clube Bahia SAF announces the release of right-back Lucyan. The U-20 team athlete joined the club in March 2025 and played 16 matches for the Pivetes de Aço.”

HOW WAS LUCYAN'S TIME AT FLAMENGO?

Lucyan was a starter for Flamengo in the final stretch of the Libertadores 2024 campaign, playing in the final against Boca Juniors (ARG). In that year's World Cup, he was a substitute for the team that beat Olympiacos (GRE) and was coached by Filipe Luís. In summary, the athlete, born in Cuiabá, joined the Mais Querido at the U-15 level and left the club at the beginning of this year.

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