Santos FC secures 20-year concession for CT Rei Pelé training center

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Santos FC secures 20-year concession for CT Rei Pelé training center

Summary

Santos FC has reached a 20-year agreement with the Federal Government to retain the CT Rei Pelé training center, with an option to extend for another 20 years. This decision, announced on October 1, comes after years of uncertainty regarding the site's future, which was threatened with auction. The deal includes a payment plan for the accumulated usage costs since 2017. Santos FC president Marcelo Teixeira described the agreement as a historic victory for the club and its supporters. The CT Rei Pelé has been integral to Santos FC, housing major infrastructure developments and serving as a training ground for numerous football stars.

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•Santos FC retains use of CT Rei Pelé through a 20-year concession.
•Agreement reached after negotiations to prevent the site's auction.
•Payment plan set for accumulated usage costs from 2017 to 2026.
•Historic day marked by attendance from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
•CT Rei Pelé has been a vital training center in Brazilian football since 1996.

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Santos supporters have been given more than a special reason to celebrate. And this time, the victory came off the pitch. After nearly a decade of problems, made worse by the threat of having the land...
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