Vitoria de Guimaraes is facing a tough decision after Santiago Verdi, U17 World and European champion, rejected a contract renewal proposal until 2031. The midfielder, who has a contract with the club until June 2027, was one of the main players of the B team in the 2025/26 season, with 17 games, two goals, and one assist. The information was advanced by the newspaper A Bola and confirmed by Maisfutebol from sources close to the process. The current directive context at Vitoria, accentuated by the electoral period that is approaching in June, was one of the strong reasons for the rejection of the proposed offer. Santiago Verdi has been at Vitoria since he was six years old and made his entire training at the club. He has already been called to train with the main team, but has not yet made his official debut. Vitoria de Guimaraes now has to decide whether to try to convince the player to stay or to look for a solution in the market. Looking to the future, there may be conversations and negotiations by the winning direction of the Vitoria elections, or even a possible sale of the young midfielder. The other World and European champion at Vitoria is Martim Guedes, better known as Zeega, who was debuted by coach Gil Lameiras in the main team. Verdi is an important player for Vitoria de Guimaraes, and his departure could have a significant impact on the team. The club now needs to find a solution to keep the player or replace him with another of equal quality. So, what will happen to Santiago Verdi in the future? Only time will tell. Vitoria de Guimaraes has to be prepared for anything. But, for now, the club needs to focus on finding a solution to Verdi's situation.