Author: Vishwajit Sawant
Santos striker Marcos Leonardo has attracted interest from European clubs, with Lazio emerging as one of the contenders to sign the young talent.
After Santos’ 4-1 defeat to São Paulo
Marcos Leonardo spoke about his future at Alvinegro Praiano, emphasizing his focus on Santos and leaving contract negotiations to his father and the management team. The 19-year-old forward expressed his commitment to giving his best while wearing the Santos shirt.
Reflecting on his team’s performance in the derby, Marcos Leonardo acknowledged Santos’ poor showing, but also criticized the refereeing decisions in the match. Despite admitting that São Paulo were the superior team, the young striker highlighted one incident in particular, in which he felt that a foul was committed against him but not called, which led to São Paulo being awarded a penalty. Marcos Leonardo expressed his belief that Santos had been harmed by such decisions. However, he remains determined to work hard and bounce back from defeat with resilience.
As rumors of Marcos Leonardo’s transfer continue to swirl, Santos are keen to keep hold of their young talent and harness his potential for their future campaigns. It is likely that the club’s management is working behind the scenes to ensure the player’s development and deal with any contract negotiations that may arise. Meanwhile, the striker remains focused on his current responsibilities and intends to contribute to Santos’ success on the pitch. Santos hope that Marcos Leonardo’s performances will continue to impress and deter potential European suitors, allowing the club to capitalize on the talent of this young and promising player in the coming years.