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Overview
- He came on at halftime for Santos and set up a goal in a 6-0 Paulista win over Velo Clube, his first match since December after left‑knee surgery.
- Match reports say he absorbed heavy challenges, and Globo reported that a Velo Clube ultras leader told players to try to ‘eliminate’ him before the game.
- Velo Clube coach Pintado publicly condemned those remarks, calling for ethical and responsible conduct.
- Local media report he has renewed his Santos contract, though accounts differ on the term, with some citing end‑2026 and others June 2027.
- He has not played for Brazil since October 17, 2023 and has yet to be called by Ancelotti, with friendlies against France and Croatia set for March in the U.S. before a World Cup opener on June 13 against Morocco.