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In the pursuit of Natanael, São Paulo had also shown interest but ultimately fell short in negotiations with Coritiba. The financial negotiations proved challenging, with Coritiba aiming for player swaps, while Atlético Mineiro opted to pay a substantial amount, around 7 million Brazilian reais, to finalize the deal. This exemplifies the variations in club financial strategies; Atlético's cash payment contrasted with São Paulo's player-involved offers.