São Paulo register Pedro Lima on BID but he misses Boca clash
São Paulo have completed the registration of the Novo reinforcement, 20‑year‑old right‑back Pedro Lima, in the CBF’s Boletim Informativo Diário on Monday, making the loan from Wolverhampton‑ING, signed until 30 June 2027, officially eligible for the Campeonato Brasileiro. He will be available for domestic league matches but cannot feature in the upcoming Copa Sudamericana quarter‑final second leg against Boca Juniors on Tuesday.
Why São Paulo turned to Lima
The youngster was discovered at Sport and attracted Wolverhampton’s attention, who paid roughly R$ 61 million for his services. Limited opportunities at the English Segunda Division club – he featured in only two league games this season and was behind Kieran Trippier for the right‑back spot – prompted a loan move. A spell with Porto’s B side saw him make nine appearances, and earlier this year Palmeiras explored a signing, underscoring his reputation as a promising Brazilian full‑back.
São Paulo secured Lima’s signature on the final day of Brazil’s transfer window, after the Sudamericana quarter‑finals had already begun. CONMEBOL regulations allow clubs to amend their registered squad before the first leg of the quarter‑finals, meaning the Tricolor can only add further players if they reach the semi‑finals. The registration was processed through the CBF’s Boletim Informativo Diário on Monday, confirming his eligibility for domestic competition.
What his registration means for the club
Lima’s registration makes him eligible for the Campeonato Brasileiro, but the competition rules prevent him from featuring in the upcoming Copa Sudamericana second leg against Boca Juniors on Tuesday. São Paulo lost the first leg 1‑0 and must win by at least two goals to progress, leaving the right‑back unavailable for that decisive match.
Despite missing the Boca tie, Lima is cleared to make his debut in São Paulo’s league fixture against Internacional on Saturday, the 28th round of the Brasileirão. He will train with the squad throughout the week and remain at the disposal of the technical staff for the match in Morumbi, São Paulo (SP). The match against Internacional offers Lima his first opportunity to showcase his abilities in front of the Tricolor’s home crowd.
In total, Lima has logged 53 senior appearances, scoring two goals and providing four assists, including one assist in 18 games for Wolverhampton. The data, compiled by Ogol, highlights his limited senior output but also his potential for growth.
The loan runs until 30 June 2027, giving São Paulo a right‑back for the remainder of the season and the first half of the next. Should the club advance to the Sudamericana semi‑finals, it may register additional players, but Lima will already be part of the registered list for league competition.