Apesar’s Inter Given the high numbers, Santos’ board and the athlete’s staff are cautious about completing the deal at this point in the Brazilian season.
Peixe’s plan is to maintain the jewel of the youth categories for a longer period of time, believing that the appreciation potential in the international market can increase the value in future windows. Robinho Jr. himself signaled his desire to stay at Vila Belmiro to consolidate his career in professional football and repay the trust of the club that shaped him. The convergence of interests between the player and the institution makes it difficult to advance quickly the negotiations with the Italian representatives who are conducting the negotiations on behalf of the Milão club.
The Santos squad is currently dealing with the following market situations:
- Inter’s offer for Milão is around 18 million euros, which is equivalent to R$111.8 million at the current price.
- Santos owns most of the association rights and predicts higher sales in the near future.
- Robinho Jr. is trying to gain more space in the starting lineup before moving to top European football.
- The club is trying to balance its finances by leaving other athletes whose salaries are considered high given the current cap.
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Details of the Italian offer and the strategy of the Santos board
Santos’ leadership understands that the premature sale of talent can harm both athletic performance and the maximum financial profit that the asset can generate throughout the year. The directors believe that with a longer sequence of games and possible call-ups, the value of Robinho Jr. can reach even more significant levels on the global market. The current strategy focuses on supporting the young man to mature technically under the guidance of the current technical committee in order to avoid a hasty exit to the Italian Série A.
Milão’s Inter, on the other hand, sees the Brazilian striker as having ideal qualities for their long-term squad renewal project. The European club’s scouting arm sent positive reports highlighting the Santos promise’s speed and finishing ability in youth competitions and in his few professional minutes. For this reason, the Italians are now insisting on a deal, fearing that competition from other giants on the continent could drive up the player’s price in the coming months.
Use of the athlete at the start of the season and at the São Paulo classic
Even with international harassment, Robinho Jr. had a hard time establishing himself in the starting XI at the start of the Campeonato Paulista 2026. Nos After three of the team’s first appearances of the current season, the striker only managed 68 minutes on the field and was largely used during games to breathe new life into the attack. The player hopes that by staying at the club he will be given more opportunities to showcase his football and convince the coach that he deserves the starting place.
For the classic against Corinthians, which is scheduled for this Thursday (22nd) at 7:30 p.m. in Vila Belmiro, the trend is for the young man to start again on the bench as a tactical option. The coaching staff prefers to pay attention to the athlete’s physical development and avoid overexposing him in the early rounds of high-intensity games. Essa’s low drafting is one of the points that Inter stands out from
Bilal Brahimi’s salary situation and need for wage relief
While Robinho Jr tries to keep Robinho Jr, Santos is taking a different stance on midfielder Bilal Brahimi and trying to reduce the operational costs of the football department. The player has a monthly salary of about R$ 1 million, an amount that is considered high given the budgetary reality that the club is aiming for this season. The departure of
Apoel Tel Aviv from Contudo, the player rejected the transfer offer because he understood that he could still be useful for Santos and regain his place in Brazilian football. Esse’s financial impasse puts the board in a delicate position as continuing high contracts without adequate technical returns forces the club to consider selling youngsters like Robinho Jr. to complete the annual financial statements.
Recent career and professional debut against Flamengo
The rise of Robinho Jr. The rise to the main team came in meteoric fashion after outstanding performances in lower category tournaments where he attracted the attention of international observers. Sua’s first official match with the professional team took place last Wednesday (16), in a match valid for Campeonato Brazileiro against Flamengo. With this debut of Desde, the eyes of the European market turned more intensely to Vila Belmiro, leading to the current offensive led by Milão’s Inter team.
The striker continues to focus on training and avoids speaking publicly about the values espoused by the Italians. Amigo’s close and family members report that the desire to make history at their favorite club is more pronounced at this point in their careers. Santos monitors the athlete’s behavior on a daily basis to ensure that market speculation does not affect his performance during training and in Campeonato Paulista games.
Financial perspectives and the influence of sales on annual planning
The board represents an immediate influx of very significant capital, the advisory board assesses the risk of losing the squad’s key technical promise. There is an internal debate about the ideal time to implement the transfer, balancing the need for cash with the sporting competitiveness required for domestic competitions.
The negotiations with Inter or the São Paulo club are trying to include clauses that guarantee a percentage of any future sale of the striker to Europe, a business model that has proven profitable for Brazilian teams in recent years. Caso to Inter do not increase values or guarantees, the trend is towards Robinho Jr. Stay with Baixada Santista at least until the half-year transfer window.
European competition and constant monitoring by international scouts
In addition to Inter’s concrete interest in Milão, other clubs from leagues such as the Premier League and La Liga sent representatives to monitor Robinho Jr’s behavior. on match days. The constant monitoring of Esse reinforces the Santos board’s thesis that the athlete is a high-value “export product” and should not be negotiated on the basis of the first offer. The visibility generated by this international interest ultimately serves as additional motivation for the player himself on the field.
The 2026 transfer market appears to be hot for young athletes with the characteristics of Robinho Jr, who combines physical strength with a sophisticated dribbling technique. Clubs seeking squad rejuvenation are looking to the Brazilian market as a key source of talent with a favorable cost-benefit ratio before reaching their peak in Europe. The Santos, aware of his position as an elite coach, uses this prestige to set the pace of conversations and prevent external pressure from accelerating the athlete’s internal maturation processes.
Prepare for the classic and focus on Campeonato Paulista goals
As the European window approaches, the Santos team’s immediate focus is on their performance in Paulistão. The classic against Corinthians is considered the first big test of the season to assess the competitiveness of the group put together for this year. Despite being an immediate replacement, Robinho Jr. is considered a crucial factor in changing the game’s dynamics in the second half, especially in clashes with great rivalry.
The coaching staff has spoken individually with players in the spotlight to ensure the locker room remains safe. The priority is to collect points in the next rounds to ensure early qualification for the knockout phase of the state tournament. Enquanto bureaucratic and financial matters are the responsibility of the Legal Department and the Presidium, the field remains a priority for those who wear the Santos jersey.
