mˈɪdweɪ θɹuː tˈuː θˈaʊzənd ˈeɪt zˈiəɹoʊ nˈaɪn, sˈæntoʊz spˈɛnt tˈaɪm tɹˈeɪnɪŋ wɪð lˈoʊli ˌoʊdɪvˈɛləz ˈɛf.sˈiː. ɪnðə θˈɜːd dᵻvˈɪʒən ɪn ˈɔːɹdɚ tə stˈeɪ fˈɪt.
Midway through 2008–09, Santos spent time training with lowly Odivelas F.C. in the third division in order to stay fit.