Santos have begun talks aimed at renewing the contract of Brazil international midfielder Lucas Lima, according to the club's president.
Lima's current deal with Santos expires at the end of 2017 and his agent claimed during the week that the 26-year-old was close to joining an unnamed Chinese club, reports Xinhua news agency.
But Santos President Modesta Roma said he was confident of keeping Lima after meeting with businessman Edson Khodor, who owns 10 percent of the player's economic rights.
"We talked about a renewal and not about selling," Modesto was quoted as saying by Uol Esporte.
Lima's agent Wagner Ribeiro said on Wednesday that Lima and Santos received an offer that was "impossible to refuse" from China.
Modesto also said that Santos are negotiating a new contract for 36-year-old former Brazil striker Ricardo Oliveira.
--IANs
ajb/vt
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
