“Pure and dreamy”: Santos’ goal scorer has basic salary and goes to training at CT by bike | saints

“Pure and dreamy” is just the lyrics of a funk song used by JP Chermont in one of his many videos published on a social network, but it can also calmly define characteristics of Santos’ new highlight of the season. At 18 years old, the boy is living a dream.

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The right-back has just seven games for Peixe’s professional team, is 18 years old and has scored one goal. Numbers that already guarantee him the right to fight for a place in Fábio Carille’s starting lineup for the next Brasileirão Series B games.

– I’m still getting my license, every now and then, my mother can’t take me and then I go by bike. My routine is very simple. I like to stay at home with my family. It’s still strange for me who asks me for a photo on the street, but I feel happy. I go by bike and I also take Souza (laughs). When I get my license, I’ll go by car because it’s safer – said Chermont.

With 1.3 million likes on Tik Tok, he is a blogger in his spare time, but he has good football on his side to take off in 2024. With a contract until September 2025, he should soon receive an increase from Santos, as his salary He’s a grassroots athlete.

With the same agent for five years and a stint with the Brazilian youth team, Chermont will fight for a place in the team with Aderlan, a veteran who recently underwent surgery on his little finger and still doesn’t know when he will be able to be on the field again.

– This group welcomed me very well since I arrived when I returned from Qatar. They always encourage me. There isn’t one that leaves me behind. Everyone, without exception, always motivates me. This is something to be proud of. There are many that I saw there when I was five years old. So, I believe that their support is fundamental. I work a lot mentally to be able to do well in games. I believe I have a lot to improve, like everyone else. But I believe I have evolved a lot. I’m very happy to be helping. I think I’m doing well – he pondered.

“Good”, Chermont had his left leg goal, against Avaí, in Ressacada, last Friday, celebrated by the entire squad. Even goalkeeper João Paulo ran to hug him along with the rest of the athletes. An unforgettable chapter of a boy’s dream.

– Man, I can’t put it into words. Because it’s something I’ve dreamed of since I arrived at the club, when I was 12 years old. I didn’t know where to go, I went to my friends, then to the fans. It’s very gratifying to be able to help my club, I’m very proud of it – summed up the boy.