West Ham United and the 23-year-old Brazilian centre-back Luizão mutually agreed to terminate his contract, enabling him to pursue opportunities with other clubs. Luizão had joined West Ham United in January 2023 after leaving São Paulo FC on a free transfer. Despite his efforts, he struggled to establish himself as a regular in the first team and primarily played for the U-21 squad, where he accumulated over fifty appearances. During a loan spell at Pogoń Szczecin, he managed to participate in just four league matches under the guidance of coach Robert Kolendowicz. Although Luizão was recognized for his ball-handling skills, he encountered difficulties with high pressing and tactical demands, further complicated by his limited English proficiency. Interest in Luizão has been shown by Fortaleza, as noted by 'UOL Esporte' in late July, although no deal has been reached yet. Transfermarkt currently values the player at €600k.