Former CSKA sporting director Andrey Movsesyan described the transfer of Alexis Duarte from Spartak Moscow to Santos as not entirely clear, commenting on the club's decision to sell after developing the player.

The press service of Spartak Moscow announced the transfer of the 25-year-old defender Alexis Duarte to Santos via their Telegram channel. Previously, media reported that the Brazilian club agreed to the transfer of the player for $4 million (€3.4 million). Officially, Spartak and Brazilian club Santos have agreed on the transfer of Duarte. The Paraguayan defender joined Spartak in 2023 and played 67 matches for the club. The club thanked the defender for his years of service and wished him luck in the Brazilian championship.

Paraguayan footballer Alexis Duarte will continue his career at Santos, reports UOL. Santos has agreed on his transfer for $4 million. The 25-year-old defender will sign a contract with the Sao Paulo club for four seasons. The player's desire to move to the Brazilian championship ultimately convinced the Russian club to let him go. The defender is expected to arrive in Sao Paulo in the coming hours to undergo necessary procedures and conclude a contract agreement with the new club. Duarte played for Spartak since 2023, participating in 67 matches in all tournaments, registering an assist.

Alexis Duarte, a 25-year-old central defender from Paraguay, currently playing for Spartak Moscow, is reportedly in talks to transfer to Santos. According to journalist Lucas Barros, who shared updates on the social media platform X, the Brazilian club is advancing in its negotiations and hopes to finalize an agreement with Duarte soon. Duarte made the move from Cerro Porteño to Spartak in early 2023 for a transfer fee reported to be €4 million. Since his arrival at Spartak, Duarte has played in 65 matches across various competitions, contributing one assist. His contract with the Moscow team is valid until the summer of 2027, and his market value is estimated at €3 million by Transfermarkt.