Fluminense gem Jean Carlos reveals first-team dream, eyes 2030 World Cup | OneFootball

A standout for Fluminense’s under-17 team, Jean Carlos is experiencing a special moment in his career. In an interview with ge, the 16-year-old midfielder spoke about renewing his contract with Tricolor, his connection with the club, and his dreams for the future.At the beginning of July, the player signed his first professional contract with Fluminense, valid until June 2029, and celebrated the achievement.“Fluminense is my second home. I even joke with my mother that I only really visit my own house. Here I feel at home. Signing with Fluminense is a childhood dream come true,” he said.At the club since 2018, Jean also revealed that he dreams of reaching the first team and playing alongside Paulo Henrique Ganso and Lucho Acosta, players he considers inspirations.The midfielder also commented on his journey with Brazil’s youth national team, where he won the Dois de Julho Cup and the South American Under-15 Championship in 2025, and set his sights on even greater heights.“I hope to fulfill the dream of playing for the senior national team. I’m going to work hard from now on so that in four years I’ll be there,” he said, referring to the 2030 World Cup.With a contract until 2029 and regarded as one of Xerém’s top prospects, Jean Carlos remains one of the standout players in Fluminense’s campaign in the Brazilian Under-17 Championship.

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