São Paulo is in negotiations to acquire Portuguese defender Domingos Duarte, who is leaving Getafe of Spain on a free transfer after playing there for four seasons. The Brazilian club is seeking experienced defensive reinforcements and has submitted an initial official offer for the 31-year-old. Duarte was developed at Sporting, has played for Portugal's youth national teams, and has earned 3 caps for the senior side. It is reported that the player views the potential move from Spain to Brazil positively, particularly to join São Paulo where his compatriot and former Sporting teammate Cédric Soares plays. To secure the deal, the Morumbi club faces strong competition from other interested parties, especially from Europe. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €800k.