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Lucas Moura reflects on retirement thoughts after Achilles injury at Sao Paulo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 6:34 AM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Lucas Moura reflects on retirement thoughts after Achilles injury at Sao Paulo

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Lucas Moura, former Tottenham Hotspur forward, revealed he contemplated retiring after suffering a ruptured right Achilles tendon during a match against Bahia in May. The injury occurred shortly after he returned from another setback involving fractured ribs. Facing significant rehabilitation ahead of his contract expiry in December, Moura expressed fears about his future. After successful surgery, guided by family encouragement, he returned to play in October and trained for upcoming matches, including a derby against Corinthians on November 4.

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•Moura suffered the injury during a Campeonato Brasileiro match against Bahia in May.
•He faced at least six months of rehabilitation post-surgery on May 4.
•Moura returned to play in early October, scoring once in four matches.
•His contract with Sao Paulo expires at the end of the year.
•He aims to perform well in upcoming games against Corinthians, Fluminense, and Botafogo.

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6:34 AMYahoo Sports — Former Tottenham star Lucas Moura admits he considered retiring in the dressing room after suffering ruptured Achilles tendon at Sao Paulo

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Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Lucas Moura has revealed that he contemplated hanging up his boots immediately after suffering a ruptured right Achilles tendon at Sao Paulo earlier this year. The 34-year-old Brazilian attacker feared for his career inside the dressing room during May's 2-2 Campeonato Brasileiro draw against Bahia.
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