Fortaleza Esporte Clube is in negotiations with Santos to sign striker Tiquinho Soares. The 35-year-old player is on loan to Mirassol until the end of the season, but the São Paulo club has no interest in keeping him.

What's at stake?

Santos' management is willing to release Tiquinho Soares to Fortaleza, as long as the Ceará club assumes R$ 400,000 of the player's monthly salary. However, Fortaleza claims it cannot afford this amount.

Why is it important for Fortaleza Esporte Clube?

Signing Tiquinho Soares would be a significant reinforcement for Fortaleza's squad, which is seeking to improve its position in Série A. The player has experience and can contribute to the team.

What comes next?

Talks between the clubs are ongoing, and expectations are that the saga will extend until the official transfer window opens on July 20. | Club | Player | Monthly Salary | | --- | --- | --- | | Santos | Tiquinho Soares | R$ 1.4 million | | Fortaleza | - | R$ 400,000 (percentage of Tiquinho Soares' salary) | Tiquinho Soares' contract with Santos runs until December 2027. The striker has played 10 games for Mirassol, six as a starter, and scored only once.