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Jonathan Calleri São Paulo contract

Overview

In late July 2026, Argentine striker Jonathan Calleri ended a 12-match goal drought for São Paulo FC with a header against Flamengo, marking his first goal since early April and bringing him close to a personal 100-goal milestone for the club.

Following the goal, São Paulo and Calleri moved closer to a new agreement after the forward lowered his salary demands. The revised salary was reported at approximately R$ 1.4 million per month, down from an initial request of R$ 1.7 million. The deal also includes the settlement of outstanding image-rights and prize-money debts, totaling roughly R$ 7-7.2 million, to be paid in installments. Despite interest and higher financial offers from Orlando City in the United States and Monterrey in Mexico, Calleri chose to remain at the Morumbi.

By mid-August 2026, São Paulo officially announced that the 32-year-old striker has signed a contract extension through December 2028. The agreement includes a clause that could extend his stay until December 2029 if specific sporting milestones are achieved. At the time of signing, Calleri had recorded 91 goals for the club.

Entities

São Paulo FC · Jonathan Calleri · Dorival Júnior · Brazilian Serie A · Monterrey

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 6 SOURCES] São Paulo coach Dorival Júnior took full responsibility for the team's recent performance.
[● 6 SOURCES] São Paulo drew 1-1 against Coritiba in a match held at Morumbis.
[● 5 SOURCES] The coach identified set-piece defensive errors as a reason for the team's poor standing.
[● 3 SOURCES] Jonathan Calleri reduced his salary demands and agreed to a new contract with São Paulo.
[● 2 SOURCES] São Paulo will pay Calleri an outstanding debt of roughly R$ 7‑7.2 million for image rights and prize money in installments.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The new contract will run until December 2028, with an automatic extension possible to December 2029 if performance targets are met.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Calleri's monthly salary under the new deal is about R$ 1.4 million.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Calleri received offers from Orlando City (USA) and Monterrey (Mexico) but chose to stay at São Paulo.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Calleri's contract was originally set to expire at the end of the current year.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Calleri scored 12 goals in the 2026 season, three away from his 2022 record of 27.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Calleri is 32 years old.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
São Paulo FC coach criticizes team performance amid contract renewal for Calleri
São Paulo coach Dorival Júnior criticized the team's inconsistency after a 1-1 draw with Coritiba, while the club announced a contract extension for striker Jonathan Calleri through 2028.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
São Paulo striker Jonathan Calleri nears contract renewal until 2028
Jonathan Calleri reduced his demands and reached a new São Paulo contract until Dec 2028, earning about R$ 1.4 m/month, with the club paying a R$ 7‑7.2 m debt; he turned down offers from Orlando City and Monter
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Jonathan Calleri scores against Flamengo, ends São Paulo’s goal drought
Jonathan Calleri heads São Paulo’s 1‑1 draw with Flamengo, ending a 12‑match drought and moving toward 100 club goals as his contract renewal stalls.

Sources

ageoflearning.com · br.bolavip.com · esportenaredemt.com.br · esportes.estadao.com.br · estadiodomorumbi.com.br · home.dgabc.com.br · mittelaltergazette.de · oliberal.com · portalhortolandia.com.br · saopaulosempre.com.br · tnonline.com.br

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