São Paulo FC is at the center of negotiations involving defender Arboleda and Santos. After an initial agreement with Arboleda, Santos is now looking to secure the release of the 34-year-old defender, who is at odds with the Morumbi club. São Paulo FC has already decided to release the player upon payment of a US$ 1 million debt owed to the player's agent, Pepe Chamurro. However, Santos is unwilling to pay this amount and is trying to offer players in exchange. One of the names mentioned is Zé Rafael, a 32-year-old defensive midfielder who has underperformed this season. São Paulo FC, however, has already informed Santos that it is not interested in Zé Rafael. The São Paulo FC board confirmed that the conditions for Arboleda's release have already been agreed upon, including with the player's agent. Arboleda has been out of São Paulo FC's plans since he walked out on the club and disappeared for a month. Santos, on the other hand, is reevaluating the possibility of signing the defender, with coach Cuca approving the player's profile, who has extensive experience in Brazilian football.