Aurélio Buta Undergoes Arthroscopy and Worries in São Paulo

In news that has left São Paulo fans concerned, right-back Aurélio Buta will undergo arthroscopy on his right knee. Signed in July, the player in 29 years has been out of action since the end of August due to persistent pain in the area.

The First Steps in Tricolor

Buta made his debut on 11 August, with a win of 2 to 0 over Bolívar in the Copa Sudamericana. Since then, he was also able to play in two more matches: the return leg against Bolívar and in a victory against RB Bragantino in the Brasileirão. However, those appearances were brief and, since then, he has had to take time off the pitch.

The club made it clear that the athlete has been suffering from pain in his right knee, and UOL confirmed that after several treatment attempts, the problem did not improve. Buta even returned to training and seemed on the verge of being reintegrated, but the pain returned, undermining his plans to return.

What Happened?

Faced with persistent pain, Buta decided to listen to the São Paulo medical team and also sought opinions from external specialists. The good news? They found a meniscus injury in his right knee. With this discovery, the decision was made to proceed with arthroscopy, which will address the injury and help the fullback recover. ESPN confirmed the procedure, while UOL checked the information.

Changes Ahead at São Paulo

This situation with Buta also sheds light on São Paulo’s moves in the transfer market. On the last day of the transfer window, the club signed Pedro Lima, another right-back. Buta’s extended absence increased the need for more options in that position.

A History of Problems

Before arriving at the club, Buta had already dealt with a long period out of action—he spent 683 days in his career due to physical issues. And in 2025, he was almost set to transfer to Panathinaikos, Greece, but the deal did not go through. At the time, local newspapers reported that he failed his medical exams due to knee-related issues.

But at his introduction press conference at São Paulo, Buta denied that his failure was related to physical problems. He said he had suffered an injury four years earlier, but assured that he was in good shape when he traveled. “There was never any problem. I had a regular season and I arrived there in good physical condition,” he said.

And Now?

About a month after his debut, Buta will have to undergo another knee procedure. Expectations are high regarding his recovery, but the risk of losing him for the rest of the season is real. All that’s left is to hope everything goes well and that he can return to the pitch soon! ???