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Porto has been slow to respond, and there are claims from São Paulo that the Portuguese team requested a monetary transaction rather than a player exchange. São Paulo maintained that they do not have the funds available, leading them to solidify their plans by signing Wendel’s pre-contract.
Encouraging Developments
At this stage, São Paulo finds itself in a relatively comfortable position, with both Enzo Dias and the recovering Patrick potentially available to fill the left-back role. The club’s strategy seems to revolve around waiting for Porto to respond, while Wendel actively seeks to negotiate an early release from Porto. As it stands, the São Paulo management feels optimistic about securing the player's transfer before the upcoming season begins.