Léo Duarte stated that they approached him to try to renew his contract, but he has left open the possibility of returning to Brazil. He added that they have not yet had an in-depth conversation for this reason.

Léo Duarte stated that he was also close to going to Mexico and that similar opportunities always arise.

Léo Duarte stated that he was close to going to Russia in the previous transfer window.

Léo Duarte, a 29-year-old Brazilian Centre-Back, stated that if a good project from Brazil comes up, he will think about it carefully and keep the doors open, adding that a return is possible. Duarte joined his current club, Basaksehir FK, in July 2022, and his contract is set to expire on June 30, 2026. This season, he has made 10 appearances in the Süper Lig. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €2.50m, and he has been linked with Brazilian clubs Fluminense and Vasco da Gama.