Lucas Moura suffers complete rupture of his Achilles tendon and is out in 2026

Lucas Moura completely ruptured Aquiles’s right heel tendon during the clash with Bahia yesterday and is away from football until 2027. The accident happened in the 34th minute of the second half, when the attacker competed for the ball with Erick Pulga at Bragança Paulista. Exames imaging performed at the Albert Einstein hospital confirmed the severity of the injury. Reconstruction surgery will be necessary and should take place between today and tomorrow.

Lucas Moura’s return to the pitch will only occur in 2027, according to a medical evaluation. The striker had only returned to football yesterday, after recovering from broken ribs for 46 days. The hamstring injury ends any prospect of a sequel for the athlete in the final months of 2026.

Histórico injury compromises future at Morumbi

The severity of the injury intensifies the already delicate situation of Lucas Moura in São Paulo. Desde upon his return in 2023, accumulated seven injuries that drastically limited his participation. In 2026, he played just 17 matches, contributing three goals and one assist. The poor performance associated with the heavy injury history was already fueling internal discussions about his permanence.

São Paulo management did not intend to renew the contract that ends in December. The monthly salary of R$1.8 million weighed on the club’s accounts, especially given the performance below expectations. Qualquer renewal would depend on a drastic reduction in salaries, something unlikely. Agora, with the very serious injury, the situation becomes even more complex.

Roger Machado, coach of São Paulo, was counting on the striker for the final commitments of the season. The team drew 2-2 with Bahia yesterday and received boos from the fans. The atmosphere in the squad was tense, both due to the results and the severity of Lucas Moura’s injury, who is loved by his teammates and coaching staff.

Impasse regarding professional continuity

Aquiles’s tendon rupture calls into question Lucas Moura’s continuity as a professional athlete. Sete months away from the field can lead the player to rethink his career. Financeiramente resolved, he is open to making decisions based on factors other than income.

The proximity to Oscar, a colleague who returned to São Paulo and had to abandon football due to a serious heart problem, can influence Lucas Moura’s reflections. Ambos experienced frustrated expectations upon returning to the São Paulo club. The squad’s heavy environment, recurring injuries and lack of technical sequence make for a challenging scenario for the attacker.

Dirigentes of São Paulo do not consider renewing the contract due to the current conditions. The investment of R$1.8 million per month stopped making sense when Lucas Moura was still available. With the injury confirmed, any negotiation regarding his stay is ruled out by the club’s management. The final decision on whether to retire or attempt a comeback remains with Lucas Moura.

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Cirurgia and recovery timeline

The Albert Einstein medical team will perform tendon reconstruction surgery between today and tomorrow. The procedure is complex and requires a long period of rehabilitation. The official estimate places the return to the pitch only in 2027, which means approximately seven months away from football.

Durante recovery:

• Primeiras weeks focused on healing and immobilization of the region
• Sessões physiotherapy and progressive tendon strengthening
• Trabalho of proprioception and balance before returning to ball training
• Atividades field transition with gradual duration

The schedule established by sports medicine considers the severity of the injury and the need for full restoration of the tendon structure. Qualquer Rushing back increases the risk of re-injury, common in this type of injury.

Bruising Contexto vs. Bahia

The game between São Paulo and Bahia in Bragança Paulista occurred because Morumbi’s stadium was busy with the Weekend festival show. Lucas Moura entered the match 17 minutes into the second half and spent just 17 minutes on the field. The move was simple: an aerial dispute for the ball with Erick Pulga that resulted in him falling and completely tearing his tendon.

The injury confirmed the predictions made in Bragança Paulista. The attacker fell holding his heel and was immediately replaced. Later Exames left no doubt about the extent of the structural damage, leading to emergency surgery.