São Paulo pass on Cape Verde defender after World Cup

São Paulo have ruled out signing the Cape Verdean defender who featured at the 2026 World Cup, according to Brazilian outlet ge.globo (1). No name was given in the report, which listed him among several players the club considered but ultimately decided against pursuing. Cape Verde's Round of 16 run, anchored by a defence that conceded just five goals across matches with Argentina, Egypt, and Jordan, clearly put the player on the radar of bigger leagues. For now, though, a move to the Brazilian giants is off the table.