Esporte Clube Bahia has an advanced negotiation to close the sale of striker Caio Suassuna, who recently had his contract renewed. The destination is expected to be football in the United States. The information was initially published by the sectorist Fefo Noronha. The ongoing negotiation is with the New York Red Bulls, which competes in the MLS, in an operation that can reach R$ 20 million. The club is part of the Red Bull group, along with other clubs RB Leipzig, Red Bull Bragantino and Red Bull Salzburg. In 2025, the Tricolor closed the sale of striker Tiago to Orlando City, also from the United States, for approximately R$ 27 million fixed, plus possible bonuses of up to R$ 5 million. Caio Suassuna is the top scorer of Bahia in the dispute of the Brasileirão sub-20, even with Dell as one of the players of the squad. In early June, he was called up and played two friendlies with the Brazilian sub-20 team against Chile, on Chilean soil, during preparation for the dispute of the South American category. At the end of May, the Esquadrão announced the contract renewal with the striker, in a bond whose validity was extended until the end of 2029. Caio Suassuna was revealed in the base of Náutico and arrived at the sub-17 team of Cruzeiro in 2024, where he scored 20 goals in 28 games that year. However, he did not repeat the performance for the sub-20 cruzeirense and was transferred to Athletico. With the CAP shirt, in 2025, three goals were scored in 18 games by the sub-20 team, leaving the Paraná club to defend the base of Bahia in the second half of last year. For the sub-20 of the Esquadrão, the striker accumulates 17 games and 13 goals – of these, eight were scored in the Brasileirão sub-20. Professionally, he made his debut in the Baianão of 2026 and accumulates six professional appearances. The sale of Caio Suassuna can be a great reinforcement for the New York Red Bulls, which seeks to strengthen its squad for the dispute of the MLS. Esporte Clube Bahia, in turn, can use the sale value to strengthen its squad and seek better results in the season. The negotiation is ongoing and can be concluded soon. The sale value can be a great incentive for the club and for the player, who seeks to stand out in international football. The transfer of Caio Suassuna can be a great step for the player, who seeks to become one of the main strikers of Brazilian football. The player's career can take a big leap with this transfer, and he can become a key player for the New York Red Bulls. The Esporte Clube Bahia can also benefit from this transfer, as it can use the sale value to strengthen its squad and seek better results in the season.