Southampton to sign Brazilian pair from Sao Paulo
Forward Juan (left) and left-back Welington (right) are products of the Sao Paulo youth set-up
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Southampton have agreed deals to sign Brazilian duo Welington and Juan when their contracts at Sao Paulo expire.
Both players have settled on personal terms, signing pre-contracts, and will move to St Mary's in January.
Left-back Welington, 23, has made 150 appearances for the Brazilian Serie A side, also being a part of winning teams in the 2023 Copa do Brasil final and the 2024 Supercopa do Brasil.
He has represented Brazil at under-23 level.
Forward Juan, 22, has scored eight goals in 80 appearances for Sao Paulo and has played for Brazil Under-19s.
Southampton, who were promoted through the play-offs, begin their Premier League campaign at Newcastle on Saturday, 17 August.