Brazilian press reports revealed that the club Sao Paulo entered into preliminary negotiations in order to include young striker Marcus Leonardo from the Saudi Crescent ranks, during the 2025 summer transfer window, amid ambiguity surrounding its future with the blue team.
Sao Paulo is moving towards contracting with Leonardo
The Globo newspaper reported that the Sao Paulo administration inquired about the status of the Brazilian striker in preparation for the start of official negotiations with Al -Hilal, and despite the seriousness of attention, the financial obstacles suffered by the Brazilian club may difficult to resolve the deal, especially as the transfer market is closing.
Is Leonardo leave the crescent this summer?
The major crisis lies in the position of the Italian coach, Simone Enzaji, who has not yet decided on the survival of Marcus Leonardo or allowing him to leave in the presence of Serbian striker Alexander Metrovic, this frequency increases the ambiguity of the scene in the last hours of Mercato.
Silva injury pushes Sao Paulo to move
Striker Andre Silva was injured in the ranks of Sao Paulo, forcing the club’s management to quickly search for an offensive alternative to lead the front line, which made Leonardo a prominent option, despite the difficulty of reaching an agreement with Al Hilal in a short period.
What are Leonardo numbers with Al Hilal?
The Brazilian striker participated with Al -Hilal in 49 games in all championships, during which he scored 29 goals and made 3 goals for his teammates. His contract with the Saudi team extends until the summer of 2029, giving the administration an additional force in negotiation.
