Cotia goalkeepers must win shooting
The board’s diagnosis directly impacts Young Moraes’ situation. At 23 years old, the goalkeeper only has a contract until the end of 2026 and has already received authorization to look for a new club. São Paulo’s initial idea is to renew the contract and then loan him out and allow him to gain minutes and competitive maturity. Still, a definitive sale is not ruled out, depending on the proposals that may appear on the market.
Leandro, who occupied the position of third goalkeeper in the final stretch of 2025, did not have his contract renewed and left São Paulo at the end of the season. The player agreed with Botafogo-PB, ending his cycle at the club after a discreet spell in the professional squad.
As a result, the competition for the third goal spot in 2026 will be concentrated on two young people from Cotia, Felipe Preis, 20 years old, has a contract until December 2026 and is already in talks with the club for a possible renewal. He has an advantage as he is already part of the day-to-day life of the main cast. João Pedro, 19 years old, current Under-20 starter, is also in the running. Well evaluated by Crespo’s technical committee, the goalkeeper will be São Paulo’s starter in the Copinha and is seen as a promising athlete. His contract runs until June 2028, which gives the club more peace of mind regarding the future.
Between definitions and caution, São Paulo seeks a balance between immediate security and development of its assets. The bet on Rafael and the arrival of Carlos Coronel shows that, for 2026, the priority is to reduce risks in goal, while young people continue to mature before taking on greater responsibilities in the first team.
