Captain coming back? Nino wants Fluminense return, board set for talks | OneFootball

Tricolor fans can start dreaming about the return of the Captain of Eternal Glory. Nino landed in Rio de Janeiro in the early hours of this Monday (8) for a vacation, but his visit to Brazil could mean much more than just rest.

The defender, currently at Zenit, wishes to wear the tricolor armor again in 2026. Knowing this, Fluminense’s management sees the player’s desire as its greatest “trump card” to try to break the resistance of the Russians, who refused to negotiate him in the last transfer window.

With Nino on Carioca soil, Fluminense plans to meet with the defender in person to work out the agreement. However, the club’s leadership remains cautious and respectful of the team’s current moment; any official contact with Zenit will only be made after the conclusion of the Copa do Brasil.

The total focus now is on the semifinals against Vasco, on the 10th and 14th. After this decisive stage, all energies will turn to bringing Nino back home as a pillar of the team for 2026.

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