Santos Futebol Clube announced the signing of a career plan with 13-year-old striker Kauan Basile, inspired by Neymar Jr's career. The club plans to protect the future of the young prospect, who has already been drawing attention for his skill on the field. Following the same path as Neymar's early career, Kauan Basile's career plan aims to preserve the essence of a club that forms not only future players but also citizens. President Marcelo Teixeira authorized the directors to protect the club's future jewel. The image licensing project for Kauan seeks to preserve the essence of Santos Futebol Clube in a strategic, timely, and professional manner. The boy's parents, André and Tatiana, were instrumental in closing the deal. Santos Futebol Clube is also providing support, not only through the existing training contract but also through the image rights contract. This allows us to direct his career well, bringing in partners and supporters who will improve his life and that of his family, said President Marcelo Teixeira. The project aims to rescue Santos Futebol Clube's greatest asset, the Meninos da Vila, so that the formation of young players continues to be a reference in Brazilian and world football. Kauan Basile is in the fun phase, let's put it that way, without too many demands, without us attributing too much responsibility to him, because he is a young talent, now 13 years old, but already playing with 14 and 16-year-old athletes, and that's important. The 13-year-old boy has been drawing attention for not being intimidated by playing in higher categories. Skilled, the striker also draws attention for his ease in scoring goals. I'm very happy to play for Santos Futebol Clube, one of the best clubs in the world, said Kauan Basile. It's great to be where Neymar and so many other idols I have played have played. Here I feel at home, and if God wants, in a few years I will be able to make my professional debut and help the Nação Santista a lot. It's been good to always play with older categories. You need to have more physical strength, more rhythm, force is also very different, and you have to be smart. In all the championships I go to, my main goal is to be a champion. The best thing is to be a champion. There's no other thing that makes me as happy in football as being a champion, Kauan Basile added.