Santos Futebol Clube nears signing of right-back Aurélio Buta

Santos Futebol Clube nears signing of right-back Aurélio Buta

Santos Futebol Clube is near to signing right-back Aurélio Buta, 29, who is currently without a club. The player is expected to join the team in the coming days. With only three defenders in the current squad, the club sees a need to strengthen the position.

Who is Aurélio Buta?

Aurélio Buta is a 29-year-old Angolan right-back with a career in Europe. He was revealed at RD Águeda, in Portugal, and played for Beira-Mar and Benfica, also in the country. He then wore the Copenhagen jersey in the last season.

Why does Santos Futebol Clube need Aurélio Buta?

Santos Futebol Clube needs a reinforcement for the right-back position, and Aurélio Buta is a viable option. With only three defenders in the squad, the club sees a need to strengthen the position.

What's next?

The negotiations between Buta and Santos Futebol Clube are advanced and are expected to be concluded in the coming days, after the medical exams and contract signing.

Currently, Santos Futebol Clube is in 12th place in Serie A, with 47 points, 12 wins, 11 draws, and 15 losses in 38 games, and has recently presented a sequence of wins (WWWDD).