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Despite the stalled negotiations, there remains interest on Thiago Maia's part to join Santos. His mother was reportedly in Santos as talks progressed, and he had engaged in discussions with Santos’ coach, Roger. This ongoing desire from Maia adds further intrigue to the situation, suggesting that the negotiations might not be entirely over. Giuliano Bertolutti, Maia's agent, has been working behind the scenes to resolve the issues and keep the possibility alive.