The board's main focus is currently the 34-year-old Brazilian-Portuguese forward Tiquinho Soares, who is expected to leave Vila Belmiro next season. The striker has a high salary, and Alvinegro wants to facilitate the player's departure due to strong market interest. There is interest in him from other Serie A clubs. Soares joined Santos in January 2025 and has a contract until the end of 2027; his market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt at €1.20m.